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Cocoon: The Return

Play trailer Poster for Cocoon: The Return PG 1988 1h 56m Fantasy Play Trailer Watchlist
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Five years after the first Cocoon, the friendly aliens from the planet Anterea return to Earth to rescue some incubation pods, which have been found by a team of scientists. The elderly people (Don Ameche, Wilford Brimley) who left Earth with them come along to visit with friends and family in Florida. Resuming their old lives proves alluring against the prospect of eternal life on Anterea. Meanwhile, the aliens try to rescue their children, with the help of scientist Sara (Courteney Cox).
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Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times 01/01/2000
2.5/4
The central weakness of Cocoon: the Return is that the film lacks any compelling reason to exist. Yes, it is a heartwarming film. Yes, the performances are wonderful, and, yes, it's great to see these characters back again. But that's about it. Go to Full Review Rene Jordan El Nuevo Herald (Miami) 06/16/2022
Insinuates that the seniors are bored of their paradise… its perversely pleased in taking away everything they have gained. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Polly M. Robertus Common Sense Media 01/02/2011
3/5
A muddled morality tale. Go to Full Review Jeremy C. Fox Pajiba 09/16/2005
Mostly we get reheated leftovers and with even more mawkishness from the older actors and unfunny schtick from Steve Guttenberg. Go to Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com 08/02/2005
2/5
Caffeinated Clint Moviehole 03/04/2004
3/5
Near on par with the original...Sweet, Funny, Memorable Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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judy b Dec 31 So often sequels do not match up to the original and this was one of those times. Could have been better if it were shorter. See more nate m 04/01/2022 It's good to see the old cast again - most of them for the last time in film. The plot is thin, there's little drama, but if you liked the first movie, you'll probably have a relaxing couple of hours with this one. See more 06/05/2021 Probably better if you watch it back to back with the under-rated first film. The performances are still wonderful. Even if the film just isn't necessary. You could also always skip this and make believe everyone lived happily ever after on a planet where they don't age more or die. See more Frances H 03/04/2019 Not as good as the first one. See more 12/25/2018 This is an unfairly hated sequel. It wasn't really needed but it closes up the loose ends mostly solid. Needed a better director but as a whole it's a fun ride. Guttenburg has more of the load from Dennihey this time but he does well and Tandy and her hubby are both fantastic. Ameche and Brimley are more in the background this time. See more 08/21/2017 Reviews are wrong - it's fantastic just like the first one. See more Read all reviews
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Daniel Petrie

Director

Don Ameche

Arthur "Art" Selwyn

Wilford Brimley

Benjamin "Ben" Luckett

Hume Cronyn

Joseph "Joe" Finley

Jack Gilford

Bernard "Bernie" Lefkowitz

Steve Guttenberg

Jack Bonner

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Synopsis Five years after the first Cocoon, the friendly aliens from the planet Anterea return to Earth to rescue some incubation pods, which have been found by a team of scientists. The elderly people (Don Ameche, Wilford Brimley) who left Earth with them come along to visit with friends and family in Florida. Resuming their old lives proves alluring against the prospect of eternal life on Anterea. Meanwhile, the aliens try to rescue their children, with the help of scientist Sara (Courteney Cox).
Director
Daniel Petrie
Producer
Richard D. Zanuck, David Brown, Lili Fini Zanuck
Screenwriter
Stephen McPherson
Production Co
20th Century Fox, Zanuck/Brown Productions
Rating
PG
Genre
Fantasy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 23, 1988, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA)
$18.5M
Runtime
1h 56m
Sound Mix
Surround
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