I wonder if anyone can help with the title of the above? I'd really like to see it again to cure the fears I've had since watching it as a child! All I can remember is that an alien boy with no hair landed (I think) in mid-West USA and there was something about a crystal in it. Thanks so much

This is a long shot - is it possible you're looking for ET?

It might be the much-maligned The Aurora Encounter.

That's brilliant, thanks so much! Now I just have to re-watch it... in day time ;L)