Released on June 11, 1982, E.T. was an immediate blockbuster, surpassing Star Wars to become the highest-grossing film of all time—a record it held for eleven years until Jurassic Park, another Spielberg-directed film, surpassed it in 1993.
E.T. was widely acclaimed by critics and is considered to be one of the greatest films of all time. In 1994, it was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry as being “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant.” It was re-released in 1985, and then again in 2002, to celebrate its 20th anniversary, with altered shots and additional scenes.
After a gentle alien becomes stranded on Earth, the being is discovered and befriended by a young boy named Elliott. Bringing the extraterrestrial into his suburban California house, Elliott introduces E.T., as the alien is dubbed, to his brother and his little sister, Gertie, and the children decide to keep its existence a secret. Soon, however, E.T. falls ill, resulting in government intervention and a dire situation for both Elliott and the alien.
PG, 2 hr 1
DRIVE-IN RULES:
1. Movie starts at 9 pm. Please arrive no later than 8:30 pm. Use the main Cobblestone driveway to enter the parking lot. You will be guided to your parking space.
2. Ticket price ($30) includes 2 people and 2 concession items of your choice (medium popcorn, medium drink or candy). An employee will take your order when checking you in and deliver the items to your car.
3. We recommend 2-3 people per car as it can be difficult to see the screen from the back seat. Extra people (third, fourth or fifth person) are $8 each, pay when you arrive.
4. You will need an FM radio. We found channels 97 to 98.5 are best, but search your frequencies for anywhere from 97 to 100. We have one FM radio to loan out for those who need it.
5. Please be aware if you are able to turn off your headlights and breaklights. If not, we recommend a blanket or duct tape to cover the lights. If you have a bike rack or cargo case on top of your car, we recommend taking it off before arriving.
6. Please maintain good social distancing and stay 6 feet apart from all other moviegoers. Do not congregate outside your car.
7. Unfortunately no alcohol is allowed in cars and we cannot sell open containers of alcohol to-go. Please respect these rules so we can continue operating the drive-in. You are welcome to enjoy a beer or glass of wine in our courtyard.
8. You must wear a mask and sanitize your hands to enter the lobby to use the bathroom. Only one person or one family unit allowed inside at a time.
9. If you need to order more concession items after the movie has started, please order from the service window at the theater. Please maintain social distancing while standing in line.
10. Please tip your servers! They are working hard running back and forth between the theater and the drive-in.
11. Once the movie starts, if you need assistance and an employee is not outside, please call the theater at 530-584-2431.
11. Shows can be cancelled due to weather. In that case, refunds will be issued or tickets moved to a different night.