Cocoon
It is everything you've dreamed of. It is nothing you expect.
1985 • 117 min • Comedy · Science Fiction · Mystery · Drama
Synopsis
When a group of trespassing seniors swim in a pool containing alien cocoons, they find themselves energized with youthful vigor.
Our family guide
Best from age 10- 66 Audience · 1440 · 100%
When a group of seniors living in a retirement community discover a pool with mysterious cocoons, they find themselves rejuvenated. They must decide whether to keep their new secret or share the extraordinary experience. This heartwarming film explores themes of aging, friendship, and the wonder of the unknown.
- Violence & peril
- 2/10
- Language
- 1/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 1/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 2/10
- Scary moments
- 2/10
Heads up
- Some brief, mild profanity.
- A few scenes of seniors in swimsuits.
- Characters face illness and the prospect of death.
What it models well
- Friendship and community
- Embracing life at any age
- Compassion for others
Talk about it after
- What it means to grow old and the wisdom that comes with it.
- How different generations can learn from each other.
- The importance of enjoying life to the fullest.
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Where to watch
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Top billed cast
Director: Ron Howard • Crew: Tom Benedek, David Saperstein
Trailers & clips
Cocoon (1985) Original Trailer
Cocoon (1985) Teaser
Trailer
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 6.6/10 (1,440)
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $17,500,000
- Box office
- $85,300,000
- Franchise
- Cocoon Collection
- IMDb
- tt0088933
