Cocoon: The Return 1988

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56 Reviews

juicy rating
65%
Gummy
sticky mess rating
46%
Splat

The reinvigorated elderly group that left Earth comes back to visit their relatives. Will they all decide to go back to the planet where no one grows old, or will they be tempted to remain on Earth?

Don Ameche

as Art Selwyn

Wilford Brimley

as Ben Luckett

Courteney Cox

as Sara

Hume Cronyn

as Joe Finley

Jack Gilford

as Bernie Lefkowitz

Steve Guttenberg

as Jack Bonner

Barret Oliver

as David

Maureen Stapleton

as Mary Luckett

Elaine Stritch

as Ruby

Jessica Tandy

as Alma Finley

Director:

Daniel Petrie

Writer:

David Saperstein, Stephen McPherson, Elizabeth Bradley

Genres:

Comedy,Science Fiction

Release Date:

1988 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

116 min

MMPA Rating:

PG

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

Nell Minow
Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

Nell Minow
Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

Nell Minow
Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

Nell Minow
Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

Nell Minow
Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

Nell Minow
Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Cocoon: The Return

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Don Ameche

as Art Selwyn

Wilford Brimley

as Ben Luckett

Courteney Cox

as Sara

Hume Cronyn

as Joe Finley

Jack Gilford

as Bernie Lefkowitz

Steve Guttenberg

as Jack Bonner

Barret Oliver

as David

Maureen Stapleton

as Mary Luckett

Elaine Stritch

as Ruby

Jessica Tandy

as Alma Finley

Gwen Verdon

as Bess McCarthy

Tahnee Welch

as Kitty

Linda Harrison

as Susan

Tyrone Power Jr.

as Pillsbury

Mike Nomad

as Doc

Wendy J. Cooke

as Phil / Antarean

Herta Ware

as Rose

Brian C. Smith

as Dr. Baron

Fred Buch

as Alma's Doctor

Harold Bergman

as Dr. Erwin

Glenn Scherer

as Bess' Doctor

Tom Kouchalakos

as Doug

Alan Jordan

as Orderly

Fritz Dominique

as Orderly #2

Iris Acker

as Mrs. Cashman

Will Marchetti

as General Jefferds

Shelley Spurlock

as Rebecca - SPOI

Ted Milford

as Kid #1

Chris Fuxa

as Kid #2

Bill Wohrman

as Coach

Jay Smith

as Catcher

Tony Vila Jr.

as Umpire

Brian Jay Andrews

as Visiting Catcher

David Easton

as Player #1

Matt Ford

as Player #2

Jack McDermott

as Spectator

Darcy Shean

as Woman in Restaurant

Barry Mizerski

as Waiter

Madeline Lee

as Impatient Woman

Mal Jones

as Man at Kiosk

Patricia Rainier

as Man's Wife

Richard Jasen

as Little Boy

Patricia Winters

as Lamaze Teacher

Rachel Renick

as Janet

Ryan Szurgot

as Little Boy #1

Anthony Finazzo

as Little Boy #2

Kelly Jasen

as Little Girl #1

Stephanie Oldziej

as Little Girl #2

Priscilla Ashley Behne

as Little Girl #3

Glenn L. Robbins

as Mr. Szydlo

Bruce McLaughlin

as Man on Glass Bottom Boat

Buddy Reynolds

as Airforce Policeman

Carlos González

as SPOI Janitor

Kevin Corrigan

as SPOI Security Guard

Robert Gwaltney

as Clerk

Robert Short

as Technician

Brian Dennehy

as Walter (uncredited)

Sean Cunningham

as First Mate (uncredited)

Maggie Grant

as Volleyball Player (uncredited)

Kai Thorup

as Basketball Onlooker (uncredited)

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