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Cocoon

1985·Movie
1h 57min·PG-13
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic657.5Rotten Tomatoes82%60%

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A , sci-fi movie: , but never fluffy, .

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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About

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.
Heartwarming Sci-FiFeel-Good DramaAging & YouthExtraterrestrial EncounterOptimisticLife-AffirmingCharming CharactersMagical RealismCommunity Focus

Crew

Directed by:
Ron Howard
Written by:
Tom Benedek, David Saperstein
Produced by:
David Brown, Richard D. Zanuck, Lili Fini Zanuck
Composed by:
James Horner

Sequels and Prequels

Cocoon
Cocoon (1985)
GoodWatch score 70
Cocoon: The Return
Cocoon: The Return (1988)
GoodWatch score 43

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Questions about Cocoon

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Cocoon?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Cocoon worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 82%, and Metacritic 65).

Is there a sequel to Cocoon?

  1. Cocoon (1985)
  2. Cocoon: The Return (1988)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by Cocoon: The Return (1988).

Is Cocoon okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Cocoon make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (6 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Cocoon?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 9 for wholesome.

Was Cocoon a box office hit?

Budget$18 million
Box office$85 million

Yes: it cost about $18 million to make and earned $85 million worldwide, 4.9 times its budget.