: Some collectors' sets, like the Ultimate 80s Special Edition Steelbook , feature up to 40 different audio tracks or specialized audio formats like DTS:X . Notable Editions & Physical Features Go to product viewer dialog for this item.
: Standard editions typically include subtitles in English SDH, Spanish, and French .
: Much of the story is told through non-verbal cues and emotional connection, such as E.T.'s glowing heart, which inspired the hit song "Heartlight" by Neil Diamond . Home Video Subtitle Options
While there are no special features specifically titled "Subtitle," E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial is a landmark film that explores communication, largely through , which was developed from jumbled syntax and a distinctive vocal performance. The Language of E.T.
Communication is a central theme, as the young characters must translate the alien's needs without a shared language.
: E.T.'s raspy, emotive voice was primarily provided by Pat Welsh , an elderly woman from California. Her voice, shaped by her smoking habit, gave E.T. the unique quality sound designer Ben Burtt was looking for.