What genre is Cocoon: The Return?

Cocoon: The Return is categorised as Comedy, Science Fiction.

Who stars in Cocoon: The Return?

Courteney Cox, Elaine Stritch, Wilford Brimley, Hume Cronyn, Steve Guttenberg appear in the main cast.

Who directed Cocoon: The Return?

Daniel Petrie directed Cocoon: The Return.

How long is Cocoon: The Return?

Cocoon: The Return runs for 1h 56m (116 minutes).

Is Cocoon: The Return worth watching?

It holds an audience score of 6.5/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.

Where can I watch Cocoon: The Return?

Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.

Cocoon: The Return (1988)

Name: Cocoon: The Return
Genre: Comedy, Science Fiction
Released: 1988
Duration: 116 min
Cast: Courteney Cox, Elaine Stritch, Wilford Brimley, Hume Cronyn, Steve Guttenberg

Movie 1h 56m ★ 6.5/10

Good for tonight if you want to: make me laugh, blow my mind

Comedy Science Fiction

Where to watch

Dating from 1988, Cocoon: The Return sits in the comedy and science fiction corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Daniel Petrie. The cast includes Courteney Cox, Elaine Stritch and Wilford Brimley. The running time is 1h 56m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.5 out of 10.

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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Questions about Cocoon: The Return

What genre is Cocoon: The Return?: Cocoon: The Return is categorised as Comedy, Science Fiction.
Who stars in Cocoon: The Return?: Courteney Cox, Elaine Stritch, Wilford Brimley, Hume Cronyn, Steve Guttenberg appear in the main cast.
Who directed Cocoon: The Return?: Daniel Petrie directed Cocoon: The Return.
How long is Cocoon: The Return?: Cocoon: The Return runs for 1h 56m (116 minutes).
Is Cocoon: The Return worth watching?: It holds an audience score of 6.5/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
Where can I watch Cocoon: The Return?: Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.