After a gentle alien becomes stranded on Earth, the being is discovered and befriended by a young boy named Elliott (Henry Thomas). Bringing the extraterrestrial into his suburban California house, Elliott introduces E.T., as the alien is dubbed, to his brother and his little sister, Gertie (Drew Barrymore), and the children decide to keep its existence a secret. Soon, however, E.T. falls ill, resulting in government intervention and a dire situation for both Elliott and the alien. Also starring Dee Wallace, Peter Coyote, and C. Thomas Howell.

*And yes… Reese’s Pieces will be available for purchase in concession!

“Captivating, endearingly optimistic and magical at times, Steven Spielberg’s fantasy about a stranded alien from outer space protected by three kids until it can arrange for passage home is certain to capture the imagination of the world’s youth.” (Variety)

“What’s perhaps most amazing about E.T., what distinguishes it from many of the other fantasy films of its era, is its ability to put an audience under a spell of childlike wonderment without infantilizing it.” (Salon)

Friday, May 19
Doors 1:00 pm | Movie 1:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.
Advance tickets HERE

Kids Pricing In Effect!

E.T. (Steven Spielberg, 1982 / 115 mins / PG) A young boy encounters a friendly alien and summons the courage to help him escape Earth (and some mean government Earthlings) and return to his home world.

*Minors permitted. Must be 19+ w/ID for bar service.
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