In the movie E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Elliot plays a beautiful piece on his family's piano called When You Wish Upon A Star. The song was composed by Leigh Harline and Ned Washington for Walt Disney's 1940 animated film Pinocchio, and it won an Academy Award for Best Original Song that same year. It has become one of the most iconic pieces in cinematic history, often associated with hope, dreams, and childhood innocence. In E.T., Elliot plays this tune while trying to communicate with his alien friend; it is a poignant moment that helps bring the two closer together as they both recognize its significance despite their huge language barrier.