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The Making of 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial'

1996·Movie
1h 31min·NR
76
GreatGoodWatch score

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Striking style, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Spectacle6
  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Nostalgic and wondrous

  • Nostalgia9
  • Wonder8
  • Wholesome7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Satire & Parody2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Show business

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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A behind-the-scenes documentary about the making of Steven Spielberg's 1982 film "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial."
Behind-the-ScenesMaking-of DocumentaryNostalgic RetrospectiveSpielberg FilmographyPop Culture HistoryFamily FilmEducational1980s Cinema

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Is The Making of 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial' worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 7.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Making of 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial' rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is The Making of 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial'?

1 h 31 min

The Making of 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial' runs 1 h 31 min.

What language is The Making of 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial' in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.