30/09/2026
ET.
Sunday 4 October 2026 at 6:30pm at the Palais Theatre in Franklin
E.T. follows a gentle alien who is accidentally left behind on Earth after his companions flee a government search party. Stranded and frightened in a quiet suburban neighborhood, he forms an unlikely bond with a lonely boy who discovers him hiding in a backyard shed. What begins as pure curiosity quickly deepens into a secret friendship as the two learn to communicate, share feelings, and protect each other from the adult world closing in around them.
The story centres on their growing connection and the simple, inventive ways they help one another survive. The boy and his siblings smuggle the visitor into their home, hide him from authorities, and work together to help him contact his people so he can return home. Along the way the film explores themes of loneliness, loyalty, and the courage it takes for a child to stand up for a friend who is different and vulnerable. Everyday objects become tools of wonder, and ordinary suburban life turns into an adventure filled with quiet humour, tense close calls, and genuine emotional stakes.
Through it all, E.T. remains a warm and hopeful tale about belonging and the power of empathy. It never loses its sense of magic or its belief in the goodness of connection, delivering a story that feels both intimate and larger than life. The result is a deeply moving adventure that celebrates childhood imagination while reminding us how rewarding true friendship can be.
"A stranded alien and a lonely boy form a secret friendship that turns suburban nights into pure wonder and heartfelt adventure."
"This warm tale of loyalty, courage, and the quiet magic of understanding someone different remains pure emotional gold."
"E.T. delivers a timeless story of belonging and hope that still leaves you smiling through happy tears."
Running time is 1 hour 55 minutes.
Rated G.
