NetflixE.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.6
Overview
An alien is left behind on Earth and saved by the 10-year-old Elliott who decides to keep him hidden in his home. While a task force hunts for the extra-terrestrial, Elliott, his brother, and his little sister Gertie form an emotional bond with their new friend, and try to help him find his way home.
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Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Overview
An alien is left behind on Earth and saved by the 10-year-old Elliott who decides to keep him hidden in his home. While a task force hunts for the extra-terrestrial, Elliott, his brother, and his little sister Gertie form an emotional bond with their new friend, and try to help him find his way home.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film leans left due to its central critique of government overreach and scientific exploitation, championing empathy for the vulnerable outsider and the power of individual connection over institutional control.
The film features traditional casting with a predominantly white main cast and supporting characters, without any intentional race or gender swaps of established roles. The narrative maintains a neutral to positive framing of traditional identities, and DEI themes are not explicitly central to the storyline.
Secondary
The film depicts Christmas as a time of family, warmth, and wonder, aligning with its positive themes of love and connection. Additionally, the narrative incorporates strong allegorical elements, such as E.T.'s 'death' and 'resurrection' followed by an 'ascension,' which resonate with Christian narratives of sacrifice and rebirth, presented in a universally affirming manner.
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial does not contain any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The story centers on universal themes of friendship, belonging, and childhood wonder, without engaging with queer identity.
The film does not feature any female characters engaging in or winning direct physical combat against male opponents. The narrative focuses on a child's friendship with an alien, with no significant combat scenes involving female characters.
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial is an original film with characters created specifically for its narrative. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment from which character genders could be swapped.
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material or historical record from which any character's race could have been canonically established and subsequently changed.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
8.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.9
7.5
Critic Ratings
9.9
9.2
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