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Cocoon (1985)

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User Rating: 6.5/10 (12,432 votes)
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Overview

Director:
Ron Howard
Writers:
Tom Benedek (screenplay)
David Saperstein (story)
Release Date:
21 June 1985 (USA) more
Tagline:
It is everything you've dreamed of. It is nothing you expect.
Plot:
When a group of trespassing seniors swim in a pool containing alien cocoons, they find themselves energized with youthful vigour. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
Won 2 Oscars. Another 2 wins & 11 nominations more
User Comments:
Terrific more

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Additional Details

Runtime:
117 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color (DeLuxe)
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
70 mm 6-Track (70 mm prints) | Dolby (35 mm prints)
Filming Locations:
Clearwater, Florida, USA more
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Fun Stuff

Trivia:
The tinted map Walter gives to Jack showing him the underwater location of their search for cocoons is actually an infra-red aerial photograph of Bay County, Florida (where Panama City Beach is located) printed on a transparency. more
Goofs:
Audio/visual unsynchronized: When Joe, Bernie, and Art are in the dining room, the piano player's movements don't come close to matching the music being played. more
Quotes:
Walter: Every 10 or 11,000 years I make a horrible mistake. more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in "Friends: The One Where Joey Moves Out (#2.16)" (1996) more
Soundtrack:
Gravity more

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6 out of 8 people found the following comment useful:-
Terrific, 10 May 1999
Author: Madman-10 from United Kingdom

This film completely surprised me first time. I thought it was your usual silly alien film - but it is so much more then that - and if it is possible the brilliant Ron Howard makes it all believable. Two things stand out among all else - the fantastic score (one of the best I have ever heard) The superb ending - which was one of the most original endings - possibly ever.

I just can't say enough about just how good this film is.

As far as performances go I was particularly surprised by the acting of the senior citizens especially Jack Gilford as the miserable old codger Bernie - I love it when he completely breaks down and softens after spending an hour and 20 minutes as the most awful old man you could ever have the misfortune to bump into - the transformation was immediate but so believable - and I personally think that performance was worthy of a supporting actor oscar.

Also Brian Dennehy, Wilford Brimley, Don Ameche and Steve Guttenburg were also excellent.

An all round fantastic film which everyone can enjoy - all ages

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