August 1, 2026 3:00 PM

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)

"I’ll be right here."

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 young boy who discovers and befriends a stranded extraterrestrial he names E.T. As a quiet suburban life turns into an extraordinary adventure, Elliott and his siblings must protect their new friend and help him find his way home before government forces close in.

Inspired by an imaginary companion Spielberg created in his childhood, the film was brought to life with a deeply personal script by Mathison and groundbreaking animatronics designed by Carlo Rambaldi. Filmed in near-chronological order to capture authentic performances from its young cast, E.T. blends heartfelt storytelling with wonder, creating one of cinema’s most emotional and enduring experiences.

Premiering at the Cannes Film Festival before becoming a global phenomenon, E.T. shattered box office records and held the title of highest-grossing film of all time for over a decade. Widely regarded as one of the greatest films ever made, it remains a landmark in cinematic history celebrated for its imagination, emotional depth, and unforgettable score.

Runtime: 115 minutes

Directed by: Steven Spielberg
Music by: John Williams

Written by: Melissa Mathison

Starring: Dee Wallace, Henry Thomas, Peter Coyote, Robert MacNaughton, Drew Barrymore

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Parking Instructions

The Saenger Theatre does not have a parking lot adjacent to the venue. There are three on-street public ADA parking spaces near the Saenger. A two-hour, free ADA parking spot is located directly in front of the Saenger on Palafox Place.Two, meter-paid ADA parking spots on Jefferson Street on both the East and West sides of the street South of Intendencia. Use the Intendencia Street entrance if parking in these spots.In addition to the on-street parking, there are ADA parking spaces in the Jefferson Street Parking Garage, on Jefferson just North of Romana, and in the Intendencia Street Parking Garage on Intendencia Street just west of Palafox.

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