Cocoon: The Return

Cocoon: The Return (1988)

  • 36% of critics liked it
    (11 reviews)

  • 36% of users liked it
    (19,281 ratings)

Cocoon 2: The Return, like most sequels, relies a bit too heavily on one's familiarity with the first film. Without dwelling too long on Cocoon #1, we can observe that it ended with a group of senior citizens heading for the distant planet of Antarea, hoping to find a new, rewarding and… More

PG,
Directed By
Genres
Drama, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Comedy
In Theaters
Nov 23, 1988 Wide
Fox

Critic Reviews

  • Polly M. Robertus, Common Sense Media

    A muddled morality tale.

  • Clint Morris, Moviehole

    Near on par with the original...Sweet, Funny, Memorable

  • Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

    And here I thought the aliens ate them the first time.

  • Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice

    Revolves around a group of older Americans who face important choices which will determine their destinies.

  • Bob Bloom, Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN)

    Should never have come back.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Sophie B


    This movie doesn't really have much purpose, especially considering the amazing ending to the first film, but it's a ok watch which is boosted by the performances from the original cast. They give it something of a heart and warmth, but overall it's not something that… More

  • Tim S


    A pretty decent sequel.

  • Jason O


    It's hard to believe that "Cocoon 2 - The Return" isn't more popular. The main cast from the original "Cocoon" return to earth and plan to visit for a few days. While the main cast is visiting with their family and friends, some oceanographers find a… More

  • Lafe F


    A load of fun, as the senior citizens from the original film come back to Earth to help their alien friends. The seniors have another chance to strut their youthfulness and visit their families - and some ponder their future. The cocoon-retrieval is a bit like Star Trek IV. It is a… More

  • xGary X


    The old coots return to earth and boast about their hard-ons/breakdance/beat the kids at basketball blah blah blah. We saw all this in the first one, thanks.

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