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Cocoon

PG-1319851h 57mRon Howard
IMDb 6.7 · Rotten Tomatoes 82% · Metacritic 65

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"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.

ComedyScience FictionMysteryDrama
FloridaSwimming PoolAlienMahjongBoat TroubleCocoonSenior CitizenRetirement CommunityGiving Away MoneyRetirement Home

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Frequently asked questions

What is Cocoon (1985) about?

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

Who stars in Cocoon?

Cocoon stars Steve Guttenberg (Jack Bonner), Tahnee Welch (Kitty), Brian Dennehy (Walter), Don Ameche (Arthur Selwyn), Wilford Brimley (Benjamin Luckett). The film was directed by Ron Howard.

How long is Cocoon?

Cocoon has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1985. It is rated PG-13.

Is Cocoon worth watching?

Cocoon holds an IMDb rating of 6.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 82. Fans of Comedy, Science Fiction, Mystery are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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