Content & Trigger Warnings for E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
4 content warnings identified for this movie.
Quick Summary
Yes, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) contains 4 content warnings : Death of a parent, Grief / bereavement (major focus), Needles / medical procedures, Gun violence.
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| Warning | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mental Health & Emotional | |||
| Death of a parent | 1/5 | Referenced | The children's father has left the family; his absence is discussed with emotional weight |
| Grief / bereavement (major focus) | 2/5 | Depicted | Elliott is affected by his parents' divorce; emotional scenes of E.T. dying and the fear of permanent separation. |
| Phobias & Sensory | |||
| Needles / medical procedures | 2/5 | Depicted | Medical procedures and needles are used on E.T. during examination scenes |
| Violence & Physical Harm | |||
| Gun violence | 2/5 | Depicted | Government agents carry and point firearms at characters including the alien |
Mental Health & Emotional
1/5Referenced
The children's father has left the family; his absence is discussed with emotional weight
2/5Depicted
Elliott is affected by his parents' divorce; emotional scenes of E.T. dying and the fear of permanent separation.
Phobias & Sensory
2/5Depicted
Medical procedures and needles are used on E.T. during examination scenes
Violence & Physical Harm
2/5Depicted
Government agents carry and point firearms at characters including the alien
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