Cocoon (1985) is a sci-fi drama directed by Ron Howard and starring Don Ameche, Wilford Brimley and Hume Cronyn. The film follows a group of senior citizens who discover a mysterious pool imbued with alien energy, restoring their youth and vitality. As they uncover the source of the power, they must choose between life on Earth and a new beginning among the stars. Blending emotion, humor and wonder, this film is a heartfelt meditation on aging and renewal.