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1985 · 117 min · PG-13

Cocoon

Directed by Ron Howard · Comedy, Science Fiction, Mystery, Drama

Cocoon (1985) is a Comedy film, directed by Ron Howard set in Florida during the 1980s. It runs 117 minutes and is rated PG-13.

Themes of mortality & aging run throughout.

Composer
James Horner
Cinematography
Donald Peterman
Cast
Steve GuttenbergTahnee WelchBrian DennehyDon AmecheWilford BrimleyHume CronynMaureen StapletonJack Gilford

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Florida
Setting
Coastal Sea
When
1980s

Premise & themes

Themes
Mortality & Aging
Tone
WhimsicalHopeful

Shape

Protagonist
Ensemble
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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