Cocoon

PG-13

1985

117 mins

When a group of trespassing seniors swim in a pool containing alien cocoons, they find themselves energised with youthful vigour... More

When a group of trespassing seniors swim in a pool containing alien cocoons, they find themselves energised with youthful vigour in this sci-fi classic from Ron Howard. Winner of the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects and Best Supporting Actor (Don Ameche).

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Cocoon | Ratings & Reviews

82_%49 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes® rating
60_%64,058 reviews
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"Mr. Howard brings a real sweetness to his subject, as does the film's fine cast of veteran stars..."

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The New York Times

"Director Ron Howard brings a quality of gentleness and whimsy to the performances, but basically this is a highly calculated project..."

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Chicago Reader

"The sugar level is positively diabetic, but the whole aura of warmth and cuddliness is hard to resist."

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Empire Magazine

"Essentially, this is sci-fi with a heart, albeit one made entirely of cheese."

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Time Out

"A sly and salty bit of wish fulfillment that, by its tremendous close, has its entire audience wishing along with it."

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Los Angeles Times

"Cutely innocuous..."

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Slant Magazine

"A gentle and effective heart-tugger, Cocoon tries to make its audience feel good, but you can't help but feel uneasy about the vision of old age that director Ron Howard depicts..."

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