Cocoon
Seen it?1985 | 117 min | Comedy, Science Fiction, Mystery, Drama
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It won 2 Oscars, it earned strong reviews (82% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it made about 5 times its budget. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, anyone who wants a laugh and sci-fi fans. If you loved Jules, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, tense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 57 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
When a group of trespassing seniors swim in a pool containing alien cocoons, they find themselves energized with youthful vigor.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
82% on Rotten Tomatoes, 65 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.6 out of 10
- AwardsVery strong
Won 2 Oscars: Academy Awards: Best Supporting Actor, Academy Awards: Best Visual Effects. Won 1 Venice award: Venice Film Festival: Best Music. Also nominated for 1 Golden Globe, 1 DGA Award and 1 WGA Award. Plus 3 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$85 million worldwide on a $18 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 320K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ron Howard
- Don AmecheArthur Selwyn
- Wilford BrimleyBenjamin Luckett
- Hume CronynJoseph Finley
- Brian DennehyWalter
- Jack GilfordBernie Lefkowitz
- Steve GuttenbergJack Bonner
- Maureen StapletonMary Luckett
- Jessica TandyAlma Finley
- Gwen VerdonBess McCarthy
- Herta WareRosie Lefkowitz