Cocoon
“It is everything you've dreamed of. It is nothing you expect.”
When a group of trespassing seniors swim in a pool containing alien cocoons, they find themselves energized with youthful vigor.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Oldflix | — |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video |
About Cocoon
Cocoon is a 1985 English-language comedy, science fiction and mystery film directed by Ron Howard. The cast is led by Steve Guttenberg, Tahnee Welch, Brian Dennehy. It has a runtime of 1h 57m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 1400 ratings.
Cocoon was produced by SLM Production Group, The Zanuck/Brown Company, and 20th Century Fox and made in United States of America. It was released on June 21, 1985, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $18 million, it went on to gross $85 million worldwide.
- Director
- Ron Howard
- Writers
- Tom Benedek, David Saperstein
- Release date
- June 21, 1985
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $18 million
- Box office
- $85 million
- Production
- SLM Production Group, The Zanuck/Brown Company, 20th Century Fox
Cocoon cast & crew
Cocoon was directed by Ron Howard and written by Tom Benedek and David Saperstein.
The cast features Steve Guttenberg as Jack Bonner, Tahnee Welch as Kitty, Brian Dennehy as Walter, Don Ameche as Arthur Selwyn, Wilford Brimley as Benjamin Luckett, and Hume Cronyn as Joseph Finley.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by James Horner, cinematography is by Donald Peterman, and it was produced by Lili Fini Zanuck and David Brown.
Is Cocoon worth watching?
Cocoon holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 1,438 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 57m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy, science fiction, and mystery, Cocoon is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Cocoon
Steve Guttenberg
Jack Bonner
Tahnee Welch
Kitty
Brian Dennehy
Walter
Don Ameche
Arthur Selwyn
Wilford Brimley
Benjamin Luckett
Hume Cronyn
Joseph Finley
Maureen Stapleton
Mary Luckett
Jack Gilford
Bernie Lefkowitz
Jessica Tandy
Alma Finley
Clint Howard
John Dexter
Linda Harrison
Susan
Gwen Verdon
Bess McCarthy
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Cocoon — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Cocoon in United States?
Cocoon is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is Cocoon in?
Cocoon is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Cocoon?
Cocoon runs 1 hours 57 minutes (117 minutes).
▸What is Cocoon rated?
Cocoon is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 1,438 ratings.
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