E.T. The Extra-terrestrial_
Resurrectee: E.T
Time Spent Dead: Unclear, but appears to die when spiritual link with Elliott is broken
Means of Resurrection: Elliott notices the flowers E.T. revived earlier blooming again and realises that his alien buddy is still alive
Side Effects: n/a
E.T. is one of the most emotionally manipulative films of all time and this feigned death-resurrection is the most tear-jerky bit. Spielberg's uses his formidable bag of filmic tricks, especially the score, to play the audience like a weepy accordion. Try watching one of the many Youtube clips set to the insipid Neil Diamond song 'Heartlight' and you'll realize how rampantly sentimental it really is.