Cocoon: The Return
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?
Critics Sentiment
Joe gives his life force to save Alma and dies
Kitty loses control of her alien powers in restaurant
The film's biggest emotional shift occurs from the embarrassing restaurant scene to Joe's heroic sacrifice, jumping from awkward comedy to genuine pathos.
Critics found Cocoon: The Return to be a disappointing but not entirely worthless sequel that relied heavily on the charm of its returning cast. While the film struggled with plot holes and lacked the original's magic, it found its emotional footing in Joe's sacrifice and the characters' difficult choices between immortality and family connections.
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Don Ameche
Art Selwyn
Wilford Brimley
Ben Luckett
Courteney Cox
Sara
Hume Cronyn
Joe Finley
Jack Gilford
Bernie Lefkowitz
Steve Guttenberg
Jack Bonner
Barret Oliver
David
Maureen Stapleton
Mary Luckett
Elaine Stritch
Ruby
Jessica Tandy
Alma Finley
Gwen Verdon
Bess McCarthy
Tahnee Welch
Kitty
Linda Harrison
Susan
Tyrone Power Jr.
Pillsbury
Mike Nomad
Doc
Wendy J. Cooke
Phil / Antarean
Herta Ware
Rose
Brian C. Smith
Dr. Baron
Fred Buch
Alma's Doctor
Harold Bergman
Dr. Erwin
Crew
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