Movie

Cocoon: The Return

“Journey to the most wonderful place in the universe... home.”

★ 6.5(1,023)19881h 56m

Cocoon: The Return is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and maxdome Store in Austria. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 24 June 2026.

Where to watch Cocoon: The Return

🇦🇹 Austria

Good to know

Director: Daniel Petrie
Release date: 1988-09-13
Runtime: 1h 56m
Language: English
Box office: $25,000,000
Budget: $17,500,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: The Zanuck/Brown Company
Part of: Cocoon Collection

Cocoon: The Return — trailer

About Cocoon: The Return

Cocoon: The Return is a 1988 movie in the Comedy and Science Fiction genres, directed by Daniel Petrie, starring Don Ameche, Wilford Brimley and Courteney Cox. It has a runtime of 1 hour 56 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 1,023 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Cocoon: The Return in Austria — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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?

Cast

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

Themes & keywords

returnpregnancyshape shifting alienpregnant womanexpectant fatherexpectant motherpregnant wifeshape shiftercocoonsenior citizenhuman formice cream sundaeadoringcelebratoryenthusiastic

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Cocoon: The Return in Austria?+

In Austria, Cocoon: The Return is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and maxdome Store. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Cocoon: The Return on Netflix?+

Cocoon: The Return is not on Netflix in Austria right now.

How long is Cocoon: The Return?+

Cocoon: The Return has a runtime of 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).

Who stars in Cocoon: The Return?+

Cocoon: The Return stars Don Ameche, Wilford Brimley, Courteney Cox, Hume Cronyn and Jack Gilford.

When did Cocoon: The Return come out?+

Cocoon: The Return is a 1988 movie directed by Daniel Petrie.

What genre is Cocoon: The Return?+

Cocoon: The Return is Comedy and Science Fiction film.

Who directed Cocoon: The Return?+

Cocoon: The Return was directed by Daniel Petrie.