E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

Film · 1982 · 1h 55m

Skip two moments.

Here’s exactly when, and what happens just before.

  • Skip 1
    30:48 to 31:07

    You hear it, but don’t see it.

    Just before: A boy on the phone with his mother says he has to throw up and that he will be sick on the phone if she doesn't let him go.

  • Skip 2Possible
    47:47 to 47:59

    You hear it, but don’t see it.

    Just before: The hiccup-like sound from the creature while the kids watch it closely

After 47:59 you’re clear to the end.

Is there vomiting in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)?

Yes. E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial has 2 moments where someone throws up, pukes or retches, at 30:48 and 47:47.

Does anyone throw up on screen in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)?

No, but you can hear it. At 30:48 you hear it but don’t see it. At 47:47 you hear it but don’t see it.

When is the vomiting scene in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)?

Skip 1: 30:48 to 31:07, about 20 seconds. Just before: A boy on the phone with his mother says he has to throw up and that he will be sick on the phone if she doesn't let him go. Skip 2: 47:47 to 47:59, about 10 seconds. Just before: The hiccup-like sound from the creature while the kids watch it closely.

Is E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) okay to watch with emetophobia?

For many people, yes, if you skip these 2 moments. Press “I’m starting it now” on this page and we’ll chime two minutes before each scene, and again when it’s clear.

ⓘChecked automatically from the film’s subtitles on 2026-10-25. Times can differ by a few seconds between streaming services. Scenes without any sound or dialogue can be missed.