It makes us laugh, it makes us cry and it gives us a dose of 80s nostalgia that's hard to come by — ET the Extra-Terrestrial is a certified classic, and these fun facts are sure to surprise you!

The early summer of 1982 was a very spacey time on America’s movie screens. Six major studios released a whopping eight science fiction and fantasy films between May 16 and July 9, with hundreds of ...

Steven Spielberg’s E.T. arrived in theaters in 1982, almost immediately becoming the highest-grossing film of all time and maintaining the title for over a decade. But the true lasting impact of the ...

Steven Spielberg's classic movie, "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial," celebrated its 40th anniversary earlier this year – and its biggest star, Henry Thomas, is thankful to have been a part of it. Thomas ...