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E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial is a 1982 American science fantasy film produced and directed by Steven Spielberg and written by Melissa Mathison. It tells the story of Elliott, a boy who befriends an extraterrestrial that he names E.T. who has been stranded on Earth. Along with his friends and family, Elliott must find a way to help E.T. find his way home. The film stars Dee Wallace, Henry Thomas, Peter Coyote, Robert MacNaughton, and Drew Barrymore.
Peak Community Rank
#6
Avg Position
#8
2 Lists
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Rankings Featuring E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
Verified Entity DossierRanked #6 in Top 10 Best Sci-Fi Movies of All Time
Strongest in Film — avg #6 across 1 list
Community Weigh-In & Debate
Should E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial rank higher than #6 in Sci-Fi Movies of All Time?
Ranked #6 on "Top 10 Best Sci-Fi Movies of All Time". Cast your vote to back or challenge this spot.
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Ranks as high as #6 on some lists — but only #10 here. Fans are divided.
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What is E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial's highest community ranking?⌄
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial is ranked #6 on "Top 10 Best Sci-Fi Movies of All Time" — its best placement across 2 lists on top10grid.com.
How many top-10 lists feature E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial?⌄
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial appears in 2 lists on top10grid.com, spanning categories including FILM, GAMING.
Is E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial a controversial ranking?⌄
Yes — community opinion on E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial varies widely. It ranks as high as #6 on some lists and as low as #10 on others, a spread of 4 positions, making it one of the more debated picks on top10grid.com.
What category is E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial most known for on top10grid.com?⌄
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial appears most frequently in the FILM category, most notably in "Top 10 Best Sci-Fi Movies of All Time".
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