E.T., the Extra-Terrestrial
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1982
A lonely boy named Elliott befriends an alien named E.T. who has crash-landed on Earth and helps him return home.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
There are moments of peril as E.T. is pursued.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
Substance use is not a theme in this book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.
The pursuit of E.T. creates some suspense.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the narrative.
LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this story.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
Christians and God are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceElliott shows courage in protecting E.T. from harm.
No explicit Christian faith elements are central to the plot.
Elliott's deep love and care for E.T. is central.
Elliott learns about empathy and sacrifice.
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