E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial

The ultimate phone call home.

E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial - which starred Henry Thomas and Drew Barrymore - tells the tale of a lonely boy who finds and hides a stranded alien in his backyard, forming a bond that touched audiences around the world.

The 1983 flick was put forward for nine Oscars, and took home four accolades for Best Original Score, Best Sound, Best Sound Effects Editing and Best Visual Effects.