Cocoon

1985

Cocoon

Critics Consensus

Though it may be too sentimental for some, Ron Howard's supernatural tale of eternal youth is gentle and heartwarming, touching on poignant issues of age in the process.

77%

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Total Count: 26

60%

Audience Score

User Ratings: 63,911
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Movie Info

This comic fantasy is the story of some elderly folks who encounter aliens when they find a swimming pool filled with large pods that possess the power to restore youth and vitality. Now they have to choose between eternal life or the acceptance of their own impending death.

Cast

Don Ameche
as Art Selwyn
Wilford Brimley
as Ben Luckett
Hume Cronyn
as Joe Finley
Brian Dennehy
as Walter
Steve Guttenberg
as Jack Bonner
Jessica Tandy
as Alma Finley
Jack Gilford
as Bennie Lefkowitz
Maureen Stapleton
as Mary Luckett
Gwen Verdon
as Bess McCarthy
Herta Ware
as Rose Lefkowitz
Tahnee Welch
as Kitty
Barret Oliver
as David
Linda Harrison
as Susan
Tyrone Power III
as Pillsbury
Tyrone Power Jr.
as Pillsbury
Clint Howard
as John Dexter
Charles Lampkin
as Pops
Mike Nomad
as Doc
Jorge Gil
as Lou Pine
James Ritz
as DMV Clerk
Charles Rainsbury
as Smiley
Pamela Prescott
as Alien
Dinah Sue Rowley
as Alien
Gabriella Sinclair
as Alien
Wendy J. Cooke
as Alien
Cindi Vicino
as Teller
Russ Wheeler
as Doctor
Harold Bergman
as Reverend
Ivy Thayer
as Waitress
Fred Broderson
as Dock Master
Mark Cheresnick
as Salvatore
Bette Shoor
as Realtor
Rance Howard
as Detective
Jean Speegle Howard
as Woman
Charles Voelker
as Band Leader
Irving Krone
as Jasper
Clarence Thomas
as Policeman
Ted Science
as Policeman
Andy Mark Simpson
as Coast Guard First Class BM
Robert Slacum Jr.
as Coast Guard
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Audience Reviews for Cocoon

  • Nov 02, 2012
    I'm really surprised this isn't as well known as other, similar films like Close Encounters, as this is a cutesy and heart warming story of not only growing up, but growing old. A great cast that carries the piece very well and makes you want to run up and hug them. To top it off, it has an amazing and satisfying end.
    Sophie B Super Reviewer
  • Jun 14, 2011
    A film from my childhood that I can still enjoy today. Surprising that I enjoyed this so much as a child as it mostly deals with the older generation but I think the fact that it had nice aliens helped. Also anyone who's had loving grandparents will be able to relate to the story of mortality and I dare you not to get a lump in your throat when Rose dies or the couples have to make choice about staying or going. It's also beautifully acted by Ameche, Cronyn, Brimley, Tandy et al. A lovely film. The sequel didn't quite recreate the magic and pretty much told the same story but the cast were still great.
    David S Super Reviewer
  • Sep 06, 2010
    Wait, a second...old people want to go to outer space why? I didn't get this movie at all.
    Aj V Super Reviewer
  • Jul 14, 2010
    Ron Howard's worst film. This is suposed to be a great sci fi adventure, it's a sappy film thats over sentimental and tries too hard to be a good sci fi film. I thought it was boring, annoying, poorly written and poorly acted. The film is very boring, cheesy and over sentimental. This is a stupid film with definitely nothing going for it. Overrated garbage with very bad acting, and poor directing and scriptwriting. I couldn't believe that I wasted my time watching such a shitty film. Oh well the only thing I can do is warn potential viewers about this film, it's bad. Very overrated and boring, don't get sapped in by the good reviews. Save your 5$ rental money on something better. Luckily Howard redeemed himself with Backdraft and Appolo 13
    Alex r Super Reviewer
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