When a group of trespassing seniors swim in a pool containing alien cocoons, they find themselves energized with youthful vigor.
Acting
Don Ameche's Oscar-winning dance scene at age 77
Practical Effects
Glowing cocoons that aged beautifully, unlike CGI
Score
James Horner's ethereal theme hits every emotional beat
Director
Ron Howard
Steve Guttenberg
Jack Bonner
Tahnee Welch
Kitty
Brian Dennehy
Walter
Don Ameche
Arthur Selwyn
Wilford Brimley
Benjamin Luckett
Hume Cronyn
Joseph Finley
Maureen Stapleton
Mary Luckett
Jack Gilford
Bernie Lefkowitz
Jessica Tandy
Alma Finley
Clint Howard
John Dexter
Linda Harrison
Susan
Gwen Verdon
Bess McCarthy
Herta Ware
Rosie Lefkowitz
Barret Oliver
David
Tyrone Power Jr.
Pillsbury
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Don Ameche hadn't danced on screen in 40 years; his joy in that scene is completely genuine.
This was Ron Howard's first blockbuster after Splash, proving he could make sci-fi that your mom would actually watch.
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