Ron Howard's warm science-fiction fable follows a group of Florida retirees who stumble upon a swimming pool secretly used by benevolent aliens to recharge mysterious cocoons, discovering that its waters restore their youth and vitality. As the elderly friends grapple with the moral and emotional implications of a second chance at life, the film balances gentle humor with genuine poignancy. Featuring beloved performances from Don Ameche, Wilford Brimley, and Hume Cronyn, it became one of the defining feel-good fantasies of the 1980s. Winner of two Academy Awards, including Best Supporting Actor for Ameche.