Cocoon: The Return
“Journey to the most wonderful place in the universe... home.”
Synopsis
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?
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Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Cocoon: The Return (1988) 35mm film trailer, flat open matte, 2160p
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-07-01
Top Cast
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Don Ameche
Art Selwyn
Wilford Brimley
Ben Luckett
Courteney Cox
Sara
Hume Cronyn
Joe Finley
Jack Gilford
Bernie Lefkowitz
Steve Guttenberg
Jack Bonner
Barret Oliver
David
Maureen Stapleton
Mary Luckett
Elaine Stritch
Ruby
Jessica Tandy
Alma Finley
Gwen Verdon
Bess McCarthy
Tahnee Welch
Kitty
Linda Harrison
Susan
Tyrone Power Jr.
Pillsbury
Mike Nomad
Doc
Wendy J. Cooke
Phil / Antarean
Herta Ware
Rose
Brian C. Smith
Dr. Baron
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 23, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 3, 2004
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$17.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$25M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.43x
+$7.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daniel Petrie
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen McPherson, David Saperstein
- Original Score
- James Horner
- Original Title
- Cocoon: The Return
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Budget
- $17.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $25M
- Production Studios
- The Zanuck/Brown Company, 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daniel Petrie
Stephen McPherson, David Saperstein, Elizabeth Bradley
James Horner
Tak Fujimoto
Mark Warner
David Brown, Lili Fini Zanuck, Richard D. Zanuck
Department Leadership Roster
Daniel Petrie
Director
Stephen McPherson
Screenplay
David Brown
Producer
Lili Fini Zanuck
Producer
Richard D. Zanuck
Producer
James Horner
Original Music Composer
Tak Fujimoto
Director of Photography
Mark Warner
Editor
David Saperstein
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cocoon: The Return
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cocoon: The Return about?
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?
Who directed Cocoon: The Return?
Cocoon: The Return was directed by Daniel Petrie.
Who stars in Cocoon: The Return?
The principal cast of Cocoon: The Return includes Don Ameche, Wilford Brimley, Courteney Cox, Hume Cronyn, Jack Gilford.
When was Cocoon: The Return released and how long is it?
Cocoon: The Return was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
What was the box office and production budget of Cocoon: The Return?
Cocoon: The Return had a reported production budget of $17.5M and grossed $25M at the worldwide box office (1.43 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Cocoon: The Return?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cocoon: The Return was composed by James Horner.
Is Cocoon: The Return based on a book or true story?
Cocoon: The Return is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "David Saperstein".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cocoon: The Return?
Cocoon: The Return holds official age classifications: 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 (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).