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Cocoon

  • 19851985
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 57m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
63K
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POPULARITY
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742
Cocoon (1985)
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  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Sci-Fi
When a group of trespassing seniors swim in a pool containing alien cocoons, they find themselves energized with youthful vigor.When a group of trespassing seniors swim in a pool containing alien cocoons, they find themselves energized with youthful vigor.When a group of trespassing seniors swim in a pool containing alien cocoons, they find themselves energized with youthful vigor.
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
63K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,651
742
  • Director
    • Ron Howard
  • Writers
    • Tom Benedek(screenplay)
    • David Saperstein(story)
  • Stars
    • Don Ameche
    • Wilford Brimley
    • Hume Cronyn
Top credits
  • Director
    • Ron Howard
  • Writers
    • Tom Benedek(screenplay)
    • David Saperstein(story)
  • Stars
    • Don Ameche
    • Wilford Brimley
    • Hume Cronyn
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 105User reviews
    • 64Critic reviews
    • 65Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 2 Oscars
      • 7 wins & 11 nominations total

    Videos3

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 1:27
    Official Trailer
    Official Trailer
    Trailer 1:24
    Official Trailer
    COCOON Original Theatrical Trailer
    Clip 1:29
    COCOON Original Theatrical Trailer

    Photos108

    Hume Cronyn in Cocoon (1985)
    Wilford Brimley and Barret Oliver in Cocoon (1985)
    Ron Howard, Steve Guttenberg, Don Ameche, Hume Cronyn, Tahnee Welch, Mike Nomad, Tyrone Power Jr., Maureen Stapleton, and Gwen Verdon in Cocoon (1985)
    Steve Guttenberg and Tahnee Welch in Cocoon (1985)
    Steve Guttenberg in Cocoon (1985)
    Ron Howard and Richard D. Zanuck in Cocoon (1985)
    Steve Guttenberg and Tahnee Welch in Cocoon (1985)
    Cher and Barry King at an event for Cocoon (1985)
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    Top cast

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    Don Ameche
    Don Ameche
    • Art Selwynas Art Selwyn
    Wilford Brimley
    Wilford Brimley
    • Ben Luckettas Ben Luckett
    Hume Cronyn
    Hume Cronyn
    • Joe Finleyas Joe Finley
    Brian Dennehy
    Brian Dennehy
    • Walteras Walter
    Jack Gilford
    Jack Gilford
    • Bernie Lefkowitzas Bernie Lefkowitz
    Steve Guttenberg
    Steve Guttenberg
    • Jack Bonneras Jack Bonner
    Maureen Stapleton
    Maureen Stapleton
    • Mary Luckettas Mary Luckett
    Jessica Tandy
    Jessica Tandy
    • Alma Finleyas Alma Finley
    Gwen Verdon
    Gwen Verdon
    • Bess McCarthyas Bess McCarthy
    Herta Ware
    • Rose 'Rosie' Lefkowitzas Rose 'Rosie' Lefkowitz
    Tahnee Welch
    Tahnee Welch
    • Kittyas Kitty
    Barret Oliver
    Barret Oliver
    • Davidas David
    Linda Harrison
    Linda Harrison
    • Susanas Susan
    Tyrone Power Jr.
    • Pillsburyas Pillsbury
    Clint Howard
    Clint Howard
    • John Dexteras John Dexter
    Charles Lampkin
    Charles Lampkin
    • Popsas Pops
    Mike Nomad
    • Docas Doc
    Jorge Gil
    • Lou Pineas Lou Pine
    • Director
      • Ron Howard
    • Writers
      • Tom Benedek(screenplay)
      • David Saperstein(story)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Hume Cronyn was a Golden Glove boxer and lost sight in one eye. In the scene where he hits the young orderly, without depth perception, he actually hit the young man and knocked him out.
    • Goofs
      Kitty massages Jack's right leg just after he bangs it. However, when they are talking, the leg left is the injured one.
    • Quotes

      Joseph Finley: [to Alma] They say if we go with them, we'll live forever. And that's good. It's probably going to take you an eternity to forgive me... Alma, I'm sorry. I guess I was being ridiculous. I'm sorry. I love you. You're my whole life. I wanna go. But if it's a choice of only six more months here with you or living forever all by myself, well I'll take the six more months here with you. I don't want to live forever if you're not going to be with me.

    • Alternate versions
      UK cinema and video versions were cut by 2 secs by the BBFC to remove one brief use of the word 'fucking' for a PG certificate. The Blu-ray is uncut, upgraded to a 12 rating.
    • Connections
      Edited into Merely Marvelous: The Dancing Genius of Gwen Verdon (2019)
    • Soundtracks
      Gravity
      Performed by Michael Sembello

      Produced by Richard Rudolph (as Richard Rudolph) and Michael Sembello

      Courtesy of A&M Records

    User reviews105

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Interesting and thought-provoking
    Made 20 years ago with some former well-known actors, this film has stood the test of time very well and delivers a very interesting and thought-provoking story about the mortality of man.

    A group of people in a retirement village discover a neighbouring swimming pool which is out of bounds, but they have fun in it nevertheless. There are some strange objects lying on the bottom of the pool, but even more strange is the fact that after swimming there the old folk feel transformed and the vigor of their youth returns to their bodies. This makes for some light comedy as their hormones begin to take over.

    These old people have a very serious decision to make and it is not an easy one. This is probably the best part of the film. Should they accept or decline the invitation? Having made the decision there is no turning back! We ask ourselves...what would we do placed in their circumstances? We feel very much involved. Thinking it over, isn't this proposal very much like what the Christian churches are promising us?

    The final memorial church service by the sea is such a fitting ending and the little grandson David gives such a knowing smile as he raises his eyes to the sky.
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    • raymond-15
    • Aug 9, 2004

    FAQ5

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    • Is 'Cocoon' based on a book?
    • Where are the aliens from?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 21, 1985 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Кокон
    • Filming locations
      • St. Petersburg, Florida, USA
    • Production companies
      • Twentieth Century Fox
      • Zanuck/Brown Productions
      • SLM Production Group
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $17,500,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $76,113,124
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $7,936,427
      • Jun 23, 1985
    • Gross worldwide
      • $85,313,124
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 57 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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