Cocoon
“It is everything you've dreamed of. It is nothing you expect.”
Synopsis
When a group of trespassing seniors swim in a pool containing alien cocoons, they find themselves energized with youthful vigor.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Cocoon (1985) Original Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-07-23
Top Cast
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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
Mike Nomad
Doc
Jorge Gil
Lou Pine
James Ritz
DMV Clerk
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 21, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 24, 2003
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$17.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$85.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.87x
+$67.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ron Howard
- Screenplay & Story
- Tom Benedek
- Original Score
- James Horner
- Original Title
- Cocoon
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Budget
- $17.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $85.3M
- Production Studios
- SLM Production Group, The Zanuck/Brown Company, 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ron Howard
Tom Benedek, David Saperstein
James Horner
Donald Peterman
Daniel P. Hanley, Mike Hill
Richard D. Zanuck, David Brown, Lili Fini Zanuck
Department Leadership Roster
Richard D. Zanuck
Producer
James Horner
Original Music Composer
Ron Howard
Director
Donald Peterman
Director of Photography
Daniel P. Hanley
Editor
David Brown
Producer
Lili Fini Zanuck
Producer
Mike Hill
Editor
Tom Benedek
Screenplay
Ken Ralston
Visual Effects Supervisor
Aggie Guerard Rodgers
Costume Design
Jack T. Collis
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Cocoon.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cocoon
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cocoon about?
When a group of trespassing seniors swim in a pool containing alien cocoons, they find themselves energized with youthful vigor.
Who directed Cocoon?
Cocoon was directed by Ron Howard.
Who stars in Cocoon?
The principal cast of Cocoon includes Steve Guttenberg, Tahnee Welch, Brian Dennehy, Don Ameche, Wilford Brimley.
When was Cocoon released and how long is it?
Cocoon was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
What was the box office and production budget of Cocoon?
Cocoon had a reported production budget of $17.5M and grossed $85.3M at the worldwide box office (4.87 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Cocoon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cocoon was composed by James Horner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cocoon?
Cocoon holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).