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E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

In Steven Spielberg's classic 1982 movie, a young boy named Elliott befriends a good-natured alien and brings him home with the intention of raising him in secret. However, when government officials get word of E.T.'s presence, Elliott must help his alien friend return to his home.

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