35 best new Netflix movies and shows coming in June 2020

 Best new Netflix movies and shows – 29. E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

Release Year: 1982

Directed By: Steven Spielberg

Starring: Dee Wallace, Henry Thomas, Peter Coyote, Robert MacNaughton, Drew Barrymore, K. C. Martel, C. Thomas Howell, Sean Frye, Erika Eleniak, Pat Welsh

Release Date: Monday, June 1

There’s never a better time to watch classic blockbusters like summertime. Obviously, that should incite excitement for what the rest of the summer months have in store on Netflix, but this month, one of the most famous and treasured movies of all time rides its bicycle right into your watch list. E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial makes its comeback to Netflix for families and children of all ages to enjoy. Pass the pop culture favorite down to a new generation when the classic movie arrives as one of June’s best new additions.

When a young boy Elliott (Henry Thomas) discovers a gentle alien who has been stranded on Earth, he brings E.T. home to his family. His siblings, including younger sister Gertie (Drew Barrymore), decide to keep E.T.’s existence a secret, but after the alien comes down with an illness, the government becomes involved and prompts an alarming situation for both Elliott and E.T. Of course, the movie features all of the heartwarming moments and famous quotes fans have known and loved for over 30 years.

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial comes from director Steven Spielberg, who also directed such famous blockbusters as Jaws, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Jurassic Park, Schindler’s List, Saving Private Ryan and many, many more. The film holds a 98% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and made over $792 million worldwide, making it a bonafide hit. E.T was nominated for nine Academy Awards, including Best Picture, and has left behind an enviable legacy. Mark your calendar for E.T.’s return home to Netflix when the classic movie begins streaming at the top of the month.