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When a group of trespassing seniors swim in a pool containing alien cocoons, they find themselves energised with youthful vigour...
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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82 %49 reviewsRotten Tomatoes® rating
60 %64,061 reviewsAudience score rating
"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
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
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
Empire Magazine"Essentially, this is sci-fi with a heart, albeit one made entirely of cheese."
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Time Out
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
Los Angeles Times"Cutely innocuous..."
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Slant Magazine
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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TV Guide
TV Guide"Somehow, it all just works. At least for someone who isn't too cynical to enjoy the ride."
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ColliderCocoon | Details
- Rating
- PG-13,
- Runtime
- 117
- Genre
- Comedy, Drama, Science Fiction
- Country of origin
- USA
