Cocoon_
OSCAR WINNER
"It is everything you've dreamed of. It is nothing you expect."
When a group of trespassing seniors swim in a pool containing alien cocoons, they find themselves energized with youthful vigor.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
Cocoon earned $85.3M worldwide on a $17.5M budget — a 387% return on investment.
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Year context
Cocoon was released 41 years ago in 1985.
CAST (20)
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
MN
Mike Nomad
Doc
JG
Jorge Gil
Lou Pine
James Ritz
DMV Clerk
CR
Charles Rainsbury
Smiley
WJ
Wendy J. Cooke
Alien
CREW
BOX OFFICE
$17.5M
Budget
$85.3M
Revenue
+387%
ROI
MASSIVE HIT
Verdict
STUDIOS (1)
AWARDS (4)
G
Academy Award for Best Visual Effects
1986
WON
G
Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor
1986
WON
B
Saturn Award for Best Director
1986
WON
B
WON
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
117 min (1h 57m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.6/10 (1,373 votes)
Popularity
4
Budget
$17,500,000
Box Office
$85,300,000
Profit
+$67,800,000
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Cocoon about?
When a group of trespassing seniors swim in a pool containing alien cocoons, they find themselves energized with youthful vigor.
How long is Cocoon?
Cocoon has a runtime of 117 minutes (1h 57m).
Who directed Cocoon?
Cocoon was directed by Ron Howard.
Who stars in Cocoon?
The cast of Cocoon includes Steve Guttenberg, Tahnee Welch, Brian Dennehy, Don Ameche, Wilford Brimley.
How much did Cocoon make at the box office?
Cocoon earned $85,300,000 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $17,500,000.
What is the rating of Cocoon?
Cocoon has a rating of 6.6 out of 10 based on 1,373 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (4)
Comedy
Science Fiction
Mystery
Drama
KEYWORDS (23)
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mahjong
boat trouble
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giving away money
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defibrillation
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benign alien
golden years
rejuvenate
lighthearted
whimsical
amused
celebratory
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euphoric