Cocoon
Seen it?2018 | 15 min | Drama
Friday Night Flickearly ratingWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
It won 2 Oscars, it earned strong reviews (65 on Metacritic) and it's still drawing plenty of interest. Make plans for this one.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- A natural pick for anyone who loves a strong drama. Best on a quiet night when you're in the mood to feel something.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Quiet, then quietly devastating, at 15 min. Short enough for a weeknight.
- What might put you off
- Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.
Mario and his father live isolated in a small place in Brazi's countryside.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
65 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- 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 powerSolid
$85 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 325K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Rafael Aguiar
- Ramon Brant
- Samir Hauaji
- Letícia Rachid
- Tarcísio Vória