Cocoon: The Return (1988): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Cocoon: The Return is a 1988 adventure comedy directed by Daniel Petrie, starring Jack Gilford, Maureen Stapleton and Steve Guttenberg. It runs 1 hour 56 minutes and earned $25 million worldwide. It earned 2 award nominations, including Best Actress at the Saturn Awards 1990. Critics gave it 31% on Rotten Tomatoes and 45 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.4/10. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 56m (116 min)
- Director
- Daniel Petrie
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Twentieth Century Fox
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Cocoon: The Return About?
The premise of Cocoon: The Return without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Five years after escaping Earth to prolong their lives, a group of elderly individuals returns to Florida to reconnect with family. They face a difficult choice: remain in their familiar surroundings or return to the alien world that offered them extended lifespans. Simultaneously, a dedicated scientist works to reunite new families of extraterrestrials, bridging the gap between two worlds and navigating the complexities of intergalactic relationships.
Cocoon: The Return Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- spaceship
- alien
- old age
- elderly protagonist
- sequel
- low budget sci fi movie
- alien disguised as a human
- old man
- old woman
- aging
- family relationships
- friend
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- friendship
- illness
- poverty
- anti war
- suffering
- pain
- st. petersburg florida
- utopia
- extraterrestrial
- widower
- glass bottom boat
- boat tour guide
- seashell saleesman
- self doubt
- morality
- husband visits his wife's grave
- dead wife
- sight gag
- ensemble cast
- scientist
- biologist
- disease
- basketball
- optimism
- hit by a car
- porpoise
- underwater scene
- swimming
- flying saucer
- motor vehicle
- car
- u.s. car
- cadillac
- cadillac fleetwood
- crotchety old man
- cronyn and tandy
- alien telepathy
- telepathic communication
Where to Watch Cocoon: The Return
Rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Cocoon: The Return Cast
Jack Gilford leads the cast, with Maureen Stapleton and Steve Guttenberg. Directed by Daniel Petrie; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Daniel Petrie
Also Starring in Cocoon: The Return
· 6 moreCocoon: The Return Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Cocoon: The Return 31% on Rotten Tomatoes and 45 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.4/10.
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IMDb 5.4 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 31% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 34%
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Metacritic 45 Metascore
User score 4.5
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Cocoon: The Return Plot Summary
What happens in Cocoon: The Return from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As the Antareans prepare for their long-awaited return to their home planet after an extended five-year mission on Earth, they face the crucial task of retrieving the cocoons they abandoned during a previous rescue effort. However, one of these valuable cargo pieces is intercepted by scientists who whisk it away to a secure laboratory for thorough inspection. Now, the aliens, aided by their human friends, must formulate a plan to infiltrate the facility and reclaim the cocoon before time runs out. Simultaneously, they grapple with a significant dilemma: should they remain on Earth or head back to Antarea?
Full summary
The whole story of Cocoon: The Return, scene by scene
Cocoon: The Return Box Office
Cocoon: The Return grossed $25 million worldwide. $18.9 million came from the US and Canada and $6.1 million (24%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$25M
- US & Canada
- $18.9M
- International
- $6.1M
Cocoon: The Return Awards & Nominations
Cocoon: The Return earned 2 award nominations, including Best Actress at the Saturn Awards 1990.
2 nominations1 ceremony
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Saturn Awards 1990 2 nominations- Nominated Best Actress
- Nominated Best Supporting Actor
Cocoon: The Return Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 2 trailers and 1 teaser.
- Trailer Cocoon: The Return (1988) 35mm film trailer, flat open matte, 2160p
- Teaser Cocoon The Return 1988 TV spot
How Well Do You Know Cocoon: The Return?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What do the Antareans prepare to retrieve upon their return to Earth?
Cars in Cocoon: The Return
21 cars on screen, including the 1962 Cadillac Fleetwood 60 Special and the 1983 Chevrolet C-30.
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1983 Chevrolet C-30 Minor role -
1986 Chevrolet Cavalier Minor role -
1982 Ford Bronco Minor role
Cocoon: The Return Also Known As
27 alternative titles, including “Cocoon II: The Return” and “Cocoon 2”.
- Also known as
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- Cocoon II: The Return
- Cocoon 2
- Cocoon, le Retour
- Cocoon 2: Hjemkomsten
- Cocoon II - Die Rückkehr
- Cocoon 2 - Il ritorno
- Cocoon: El retorno
- Cocoon: Återkomsten
- Кокон 2: Возвращение
- Zámotek 2: Návrat
- コクーン2 遥かなる地球
- Selyemgubó 2. - A visszatérés
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- Κοκούν, η Επιστροφή
- קוקון: החזרה
- Cocoon II: O Regresso
- Кокон 2. Повернення
- Kokon: Powrót
- 魔茧续集
- 코쿤 2
- Cocoon: El Regreso
- Cocoon: Hjemkomsten
- Zámotok 2: Návrat
- Cocoon: O Regresso
- โคคูน สื่อชีวิต 2
- Cocoon: Întoarcerea
- Какавида: Завръщане
- 70'lik Gençler
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Cocoon: The Return FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and awards of Cocoon: The Return, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Cocoon: The Return?
Cocoon: The Return runs 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).
When was Cocoon: The Return released?
Cocoon: The Return was released on November 23, 1988.
Who directed Cocoon: The Return?
Cocoon: The Return was directed by Daniel Petrie.
More films by Daniel Petrie Who is in the cast of Cocoon: The Return?
Cocoon: The Return stars Jack Gilford, Maureen Stapleton and Steve Guttenberg, among 10 credited actors.
Where can I watch Cocoon: The Return?
In the US, Cocoon: The Return is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Cocoon: The Return make at the box office?
Cocoon: The Return grossed $25 million worldwide ($18.9 million domestic, $6.1 million international).
How is Cocoon: The Return rated?
Cocoon: The Return has 5.4/10 on IMDb, 31% on Rotten Tomatoes and 45 on Metacritic.
Was Cocoon: The Return nominated for any awards?
Cocoon: The Return received 2 nominations across 1 ceremony.
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