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If you are watching the film for the first time or the fiftieth, keep an eye out for these insider details [23]:

: Common Sense Media notes that while it is a family classic, parents should be aware of some strong language and "1980s-era" behaviors like smoking that may require context for younger kids [30]. 🎮 The Atari 2600 Game E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

: The iconic Reese's Pieces were used only after Mars Inc. famously turned down the request to use M&Ms [23]. If you are watching the film for the

: No matter how far you travel, "phoning home" is always the ultimate goal. : No matter how far you travel, "phoning

: Players (as Elliott, Gertie, etc.) should stay together to trade items and use combined special abilities.

: To stop falling back into a well after levitating out, immediately move E.T. left or right as the screen changes.

Infamous for being "unbeatable" and nearly breaking the video game industry, this game is actually manageable if you follow these rules [16]: