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Cocoon

2020·Movie
1h 39min
84
GreatGoodWatch score

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Striking style, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Fast Pace4
  • Tension3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Romantic and hopeful

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Romance7
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life and growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition7
  • Visual Stylization7

Who it's for

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About

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.
Berlin SummerLGBTQ+ RomanceComing-of-Age StoryFriendshipFirst LoveSisterhoodIntimate DramaVisual StorytellingSummer Romance

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Cocoon

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Cocoon legally?

Cocoon is included with a subscription to Film Movement+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Cocoon worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85/100 (IMDb 6.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Cocoon?

1 h 39 min

Cocoon runs 1 h 39 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Cocoon?

Critics100
Audiences75

Not quite. Critics rate Cocoon higher (100) than audiences (75). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Cocoon in?

GermanTurkish

It was made in German, with some Turkish. Produced in Germany.

In how many countries can I watch Cocoon?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Cocoon in 18 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for Cocoon, including Deadpan Snarker, G-Rated Sex, Does This Remind You of Anything?.