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Cocoon

2020Movie1 h 39 min

DramaRomance
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Letterboxd3.5/5Rotten Tomatoes100%83%
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Letterboxd3.5/5Rotten Tomatoes100%83%

Summary

In the heat of a shimmering Berlin summer, Nora spends her days as a third wheel to her older sister Jule and her best friend Aylin. When Romy comes onto the scene, a friendship blossoms. Nora instantly falls for her, opening up a whole new world and unexpected summer of love.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

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Not for scares, brutality or laughs.

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Crew

Directed by
Leonie Krippendorff
Written by
Leonie Krippendorff
Produced by
Jost Hering
Music by
Maya Postepski

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August 13, 2020 · 1 h 39 min · Drama, Romance

Released
August 13, 2020
Runtime
1 h 39 min
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
German
Also spoken
Turkish
Made in
Germany
Available in
18 countries

Tropes

Deadpan Snarker, G-Rated Sex, Does This Remind You of Anything? +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Cocoon?"

Questions about Cocoon

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Cocoon?

KanopyHooplaFilm Movement+

In the United States, Cocoon streams on Film Movement+, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 14 other countries.

Is Cocoon worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85 (IMDb 6.6, Letterboxd 3.5 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (73).

Is Cocoon good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Cocoon plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and dialogue centrality (6 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Cocoon in English?

GermanTurkish

No, it was made in German, with some Turkish.

What tropes does Cocoon use?

Deadpan SnarkerG-Rated SexDoes This Remind You of Anything?AtlantisAliens in CardiffJerkass Has a PointDitto AliensG-Rated DrugAlter KockerIf It's You, It's OKTrailers Always SpoilTake Me to Your Leaderand 33 more

TV Tropes lists 45 tropes for it, including Deadpan Snarker, G-Rated Sex, and Does This Remind You of Anything?.