Elliot befriends an extraterrestrial named E.T. who is trying to get back home. Elliot and his friends Michael, Greg, Steve and Tyler help E.T. in secret as government agents try to capture the mysterious creature, not knowing he means no harm. Through their friendship and bravery, Elliot acts as a professor and warrior, guiding E.T. home in a climactic adventure that highlights themes of friendship, courage in the face of fear of the unknown, and the power of human connection.