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Cocoon (1985)

โ€œIt is everything you've dreamed of. It is nothing you expect.โ€

6.6/10 ยท 1,460 votes 1h 57m pg-13 ComedyDramaScience-fictionMystery

#39 of 67 films from 1985 #1446 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Ron Howard ยท Written by David Saperstein, Tom Benedek

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Overview

When a group of trespassing seniors swim in a pool containing alien cocoons, they find themselves energized with youthful vigor.

Cast

Steve Guttenbergas Jack Bonner
Tahnee Welchas Kitty
Brian Dennehyas Walter
Don Amecheas Arthur Selwyn
Wilford Brimleyas Benjamin Luckett
Hume Cronynas Joseph Finley
Maureen Stapletonas Mary Luckett
Jack Gilfordas Bernie Lefkowitz
Jessica Tandyas Alma Finley
Clint Howardas John Dexter
Linda Harrisonas Susan
Gwen Verdonas Bess McCarthy
Herta Wareas Rosie Lefkowitz
Barret Oliveras David

Facts

Release dateJune 21, 1985
Runtime117 min (1h 57m) โ€” longer as the 1985 average of 104 min
GenresComedy, Drama, Science-fiction, Mystery
LanguageEN
Budget$17,500,000
Box office$85,300,000 (4.9ร— budget)
IMDbtt0088933

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Questions

How long is Cocoon?
Cocoon runs 117 minutes (1h 57m).
Is Cocoon worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.6/10 across 1,460 votes, which places it #39 of 67 films released in 1985 in this index (top 43%) and #1446 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Cocoon?
Cocoon was directed by Ron Howard. Other well-rated titles by the same director: A Beautiful Mind (2001), Thirteen Lives (2022), Rush (2013).
Who stars in Cocoon?
Steve Guttenberg as Jack Bonner; Tahnee Welch as Kitty; Brian Dennehy as Walter; Don Ameche as Arthur Selwyn; Wilford Brimley as Benjamin Luckett; Hume Cronyn as Joseph Finley.
What is Cocoon rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Cocoon?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/51852.

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