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E.T., l'extra-terrestre cover
Children · Ages 10–14

E.T., l'extra-terrestre

by William Kotzwinkle

Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1982

A lonely boy befriends an extraterrestrial stranded on Earth and helps him return home.

Concern Level

8/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

19/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore10

Some mild peril and chase scenes occur.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used in the dialogue.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in the narrative.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is depicted.

Scary / Disturbing10

The government agents may be perceived as scary.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or witchcraft themes are absent.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The worldview presented is secular and humanistic.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians are not portrayed negatively.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice40

Elliott shows courage protecting his alien friend.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a focus of the story.

Love & Friendship70

The deep friendship between Elliott and E.T. is central.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Themes of grace and repentance are absent.

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