From "Jaws" and "The Color Purple" to Indiana Jones, 25 of Steven Spielberg's Best Movies

This sci-fi/adventure film is all about a sweet alien who finds himself on Earth. While there, he finds friendship in a little boy named Elliot and his siblings who welcome him into their suburban California home. E.T. — as the alien was named — remains a secret between the siblings until he gets sick and the government gets involved. The kids work hard to get E.T. back to his home to reunite with his family.