Cocoon: The Return(1988)
“Journey to the most wonderful place in the universe... home.”
Overview
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?
Director
Daniel Petrie
Studio
The Zanuck/Brown Company
Budget
$18M
Revenue
$25M
Cast
Don Ameche
as Art Selwyn
Wilford Brimley
as Ben Luckett
Courteney Cox
as Sara
Hume Cronyn
as Joe Finley
Jack Gilford
as Bernie Lefkowitz
Steve Guttenberg
as Jack Bonner
Barret Oliver
as David
Maureen Stapleton
as Mary Luckett
Elaine Stritch
as Ruby
Jessica Tandy
as Alma Finley
Gwen Verdon
as Bess McCarthy
Tahnee Welch
as Kitty
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1988
Runtime
1h 56m
Language
English
Rating
6.5 / 10
Budget
$18M
Box Office
$25M
Production Companies
The Zanuck/Brown Company • 20th Century Fox
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Cocoon: The Return?▼
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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 and released in 1988. It is a comedy, science fiction film.
How long is Cocoon: The Return?▼
Cocoon: The Return has a runtime of 1 hours and 56 minutes (116 minutes total).
Who stars in Cocoon: The Return?▼
The cast of Cocoon: The Return includes Don Ameche as Art Selwyn, Wilford Brimley as Ben Luckett, Courteney Cox as Sara, Hume Cronyn as Joe Finley, Jack Gilford as Bernie Lefkowitz and more.
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