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Your grandma just out-swam you and she's dating an alien. No, you're not having a stroke.

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Florida retirement chaoscosmic pool partyboomer wish fulfillment

Overview

Comedy Drama Science Fiction Mystery

When a group of trespassing seniors swim in a pool containing alien cocoons, they find themselves energized with youthful vigor.

Content warning

alien amused lighthearted whimsical swimming pool cheerful celebratory euphoric enchant florida+5 more

mortality and second chancesfound family across speciessociety's dismissal of the elderlysacrifice for love

Standout Aspects

Acting

Don Ameche's Oscar-winning dance scene at age 77

Practical Effects

Glowing cocoons that aged beautifully, unlike CGI

Score

James Horner's ethereal theme hits every emotional beat

Best for:Family·Date Night·Solo

Heads up:Emotional

Director

Ron Howard

ReleasedJun 21, 1985

Runtime1h 57m

StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady

Intensitymedium

Tonelight

Feelmedium

Budget$17.5M·Revenue$85.3M

Top Cast

Steve Guttenberg

Jack Bonner

Tahnee Welch

Kitty

Brian Dennehy

Walter

Don Ameche

Arthur Selwyn

Wilford Brimley

Benjamin Luckett

Hume Cronyn

Joseph Finley

Maureen Stapleton

Mary Luckett

Jack Gilford

Bernie Lefkowitz

Jessica Tandy

Alma Finley

Clint Howard

John Dexter

Linda Harrison

Susan

Gwen Verdon

Bess McCarthy

Herta Ware

Rosie Lefkowitz

Barret Oliver

David

Tyrone Power Jr.

Pillsbury

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Cocoon (1985) Original Trailer

Cocoon (1985) Original Trailer

Gallery(14 images)

Cocoon Collection(1 films)

Cocoon

1985

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