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Cocoon
1985 117 min United States of America PG-13 12+
★7.5
Comedy, Science Fiction, Mystery, Drama
Director: Ron Howard
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Description
When a group of trespassing seniors swim in a pool containing alien cocoons, they find themselves energized with youthful vigor.
Budget:
$17.5M
US Gross:
$76.11M
Worldwide:
$85.3M
Starring
Don Ameche
Actor
Wilford Brimley
Actor
Hume Cronyn
Actor
Awards
Academy Awards 1986
— Best Supporting Actor
Saturn Awards 1986
— Best Director
Academy Awards 1986
— Best Visual Effects
Golden Globe 1986
— Best Picture (Comedy or Musical)
Academy Awards 1986
— Best Visual Effects
Saturn Awards 1986
— Best Actress
Saturn Awards 1986
— Best Actor
Saturn Awards 1986
— Best Supporting Actress
Saturn Awards 1986
— Best Science Fiction Film
Saturn Awards 1986
— Best Original Score
Key opinion
Cocoon is widely regarded as a charming, soulful 1980s classic that successfully blends science fiction with a touching drama about aging and vitality. While its pacing is occasionally criticized as slow or overextended, the film is consistently praised for its warm direction, impressive technical craft, and a stellar ensemble cast of veteran actors.
| Acting | The ensemble cast of veteran actors, particularly Don Ameche, Hume Cronyn, and Wilford Brimley, delivers standout performances that provide the film with emotional depth and charisma. | |
| Direction | Ron Howard’s direction creates a balanced, atmospheric tone that elevates a simple sci-fi premise into a heartwarming and soulful fairy tale. | |
| Cinematography | The film’s technical execution, highlighted by its 1985 Oscar-winning visual effects and lush underwater cinematography, remains visually impressive and immersive. | |
| Screenplay | Opinions on the screenplay are divided: supporters find the premise original and allegorically rich, while detractors argue the plot is illogical and fails to meaningfully address the ethical implications of the aliens' presence. | |
| Pacing | The film's pacing polarizes viewers; some find the contemplative, slower tempo essential to the story's charm, while others perceive it as dragging or boring. |