Few filmmakers have produced as acclaimed a filmography as Steven Spielberg. From jaws And Jurassic Park To Schindler’s List And saving Private RyanThe Oscar-winning director has given some of cinema’s most famous films. But according to Rotten Tomatoes, his highest rated movie is a 1982 science-fiction classic ET extra-terrestrial.
darling movie claims Score of 99% critics on Rotten Tomatoes is almost perfectmaking it Spielberg’s best-reviewed film on the site. Yet, despite being one of the most iconic films of all time, at holds a surprisingly modest 72% viewership score – a difference that may surprise even longtime fans.
Despite being notorious, ‘ET the Extra-Terrestrial’ has a surprisingly small audience
Released in 1982, ET extra-terrestrial Follows a lonely 10-year-old boy named Elliot (Henry Thomas) who discovers and befriends a benign alien stranded on Earth after being accidentally left behind by his spaceship. With the help of his siblings, Elliot races to hide E.T. from government agents and reunite him with his family before it’s too late.
The film became an instant cultural phenomenon, breaking box office records and earning nine Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture. It won four Oscars for Best Original Score, Best Sound, Best Sound Effects Editing and Best Visual Effects.
Critics continue to praise at for decades for its emotional storytelling, groundbreaking visual effects, and John Williams’ unforgettable score.
However, the audience scores tell a different story. While 72% is still considered “fresh”, this is significantly lower than many people expected for a film that is often considered one of the greatest films ever made.
still, ET extra-terrestrial remains one of Spielberg’s defining achievements. More than 40 years after it first hit theaters, the heart-warming story of friendship continues to resonate with new generations – and its nearly perfect critics’ score shows that its reputation among critics has only grown stronger over time.
