Because grownups can't see him. Only little kids can see him.
8 seconds sound clip from the E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial movie soundboard.
You can hear this line at 00:35:22 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.
Quote context
[...]
- We're not going to hurt you.
- No. But, look, you can't tell. Not even Mom.
- Why not?
- Because grownups can't see him. Only little kids can see him.
- Well, do you know what's going to happen if you do tell?
- No, please! No! I'll do anything, please!
- Promise?
- Yes.
[...]
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial Sound Clip
Download sound clips of sound effects and audio quotes from the movie E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) that you can use as ringtones. All audio files are in wav and mp3 format.
Actors: Dee Wallace (Mary), Henry Thomas (Elliott), Peter Coyote (Keys)
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