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Cocoon

Seen it?

2020 | 99 min | Drama, Romance

Friday Night Flickearly rating

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), it won 2 Oscars 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
Made for romantics. If you loved Vicky Cristina Barcelona, start here.
The mood
Warm and romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 39 min.
What might put you off
Nothing much for most grown-ups.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    100% on Rotten Tomatoes, 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 320K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Leonie Krippendorff

  • Lena UrzendowskyNora
  • Lena KlenkeJule
  • Jella HaaseRomy
  • Elina VildanovaAylin
  • Anja SchneiderVivienne
  • Ogulcan SertYunus
  • Mohamed IssaTarek
  • Hussein EliraquiAhmad
  • Jakob FischerAlex
  • Philomena KöbeleAnne