Cocoon: The Return
“Journey to the most wonderful place in the universe... home.”
The reinvigorated elderly group that left Earth comes back to visit their relatives. Will they all decide to go back to the planet where no one grows old, or will they be tempted to remain on Earth?
Where to watch Cocoon: The Return in United States
Can I watch Cocoon: The Return in United States? Cocoon: The Return isn't on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Where is Cocoon: The Return streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, maxdome Store |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Japan | — | FOD |
About Cocoon: The Return
Cocoon: The Return is a 1988 English-language comedy and science fiction film directed by Daniel Petrie. The cast is led by Don Ameche, Wilford Brimley, Courteney Cox. It has a runtime of 1h 56m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 1000 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Cocoon: The Return was produced by The Zanuck/Brown Company and 20th Century Fox and made in United States of America. It was released on September 13, 1988, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $18 million, it went on to gross $25 million worldwide.
- Director
- Daniel Petrie
- Writers
- Stephen McPherson, David Saperstein
- Release date
- September 13, 1988
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $18 million
- Box office
- $25 million
- Production
- The Zanuck/Brown Company, 20th Century Fox
Cocoon: The Return cast & crew
Cocoon: The Return was directed by Daniel Petrie and written by Stephen McPherson and David Saperstein.
The cast features Don Ameche as Art Selwyn, Wilford Brimley as Ben Luckett, Courteney Cox as Sara, Hume Cronyn as Joe Finley, Jack Gilford as Bernie Lefkowitz, and Steve Guttenberg as Jack Bonner.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by James Horner, cinematography is by Tak Fujimoto, and it was produced by David Brown and Richard D. Zanuck.
Is Cocoon: The Return worth watching?
Cocoon: The Return holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 1,031 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 56m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy and science fiction, Cocoon: The Return is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Cocoon: The Return
Cocoon: The Return isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Cocoon: The Return
Don Ameche
Art Selwyn
Wilford Brimley
Ben Luckett
Courteney Cox
Sara
Hume Cronyn
Joe Finley
Jack Gilford
Bernie Lefkowitz
Steve Guttenberg
Jack Bonner
Barret Oliver
David
Maureen Stapleton
Mary Luckett
Elaine Stritch
Ruby
Jessica Tandy
Alma Finley
Gwen Verdon
Bess McCarthy
Tahnee Welch
Kitty
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Cocoon: The Return — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Cocoon: The Return in United States?
Cocoon: The Return is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Cocoon: The Return in?
Cocoon: The Return is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Cocoon: The Return?
Cocoon: The Return runs 1 hours 56 minutes (116 minutes).
▸What is Cocoon: The Return rated?
Cocoon: The Return is rated PG. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 1,031 ratings.
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