Few scenes are more memorable than the end of ET. It managed to be heartbreaking and uplifting all at once. Movie buffs the world over have referred to this scene time and time again as one of the most powerful in film history. A young Drew Barrymore delivers an amazing performance, as does Henry Thomas and the rest of the cast. ET forever ingrained himself into our hearts and collective consciousness. Arguably, one of the most memorable parts of the scene is the score, a beautifully drawn melody by John Williams’ that is so evocative, it stands alone as an award winning piece of orchestral music. Watch and relive the magic here thanks to Movie Clips:

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