Movies Like E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

Loved E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial? These 24 movies and shows share its DNA — surfaced by our semantic engine from theme, mood, cast and genre, then ranked by how closely they match. Every pick includes cast, ratings, trailers and streaming options.

Flight of the Navigator 1986 ★ 7.0
Mac and Me 1988 ★ 4.5
Home 2015 ★ 6.8
CJ7 2008 ★ 7.3
This Island Earth 1955 ★ 6.0
Elio 2025 ★ 6.9
Meet Dave 2008 ★ 5.3
Elliott from Earth 2021 ★ 7.7
Aliens 1986 ★ 8.0
Proximity 2020 ★ 6.7
Star Trek Into Darkness 2013 ★ 7.3
Fly Away Home 1996 ★ 7.0
Stitch! The Movie 2003 ★ 6.4
The Untamed 2016 ★ 5.9
Galaxy of Terror 1981 ★ 5.3
After Earth 2013 ★ 5.2
Independence Daysaster 2013 ★ 4.4
Alien from L.A. 1988 ★ 3.4
Luis and the Aliens 2018 ★ 6.5
Xtro 1982 ★ 5.7
Meanwhile on Earth 2024 ★ 6.2
Extraterrestrial 2014 ★ 5.6
The Blob 1958 ★ 6.2
Alien³ 1992 ★ 6.4