The Blue Lagoon movie poster

The Blue Lagoon

"A story of natural love."

July 5, 1980 1h 44m 6.1/10 (1,960 votes)

Originally released in 1980. The Blue Lagoon is a adventure/drama film. directed by Randal Kleiser.

Starring Brooke Shields, Christopher Atkins, and Leo McKern

Synopsis

Two small children and a ship's cook survive a shipwreck and find safety on an idyllic tropical island. Soon, however, the cook dies and the young boy and girl are left on their own. Days become years and Emmeline and Richard make a home for themselves surrounded by exotic creatures and nature's beauty. But will they ever see civilization again?

Quick Facts

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Release Date July 5, 1980 45 years ago
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Runtime 1h 44m 104 minutes total
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User Rating 6.1/10 Good (1,960 votes)
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Budget $4.5M Production budget
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Box Office $58.9M 13.1x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$4,500,000
Revenue
$58,853,106

Production Companies

  • Columbia Pictures

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Blue Lagoon about?

Two small children and a ship's cook survive a shipwreck and find safety on an idyllic tropical island. Soon, however, the cook dies and the young boy and girl are left on their own. Days become ye...

Who directed The Blue Lagoon?

The Blue Lagoon was directed by Randal Kleiser.

How long is The Blue Lagoon?

The Blue Lagoon has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).

When was The Blue Lagoon released?

The Blue Lagoon was released on July 5, 1980 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Blue Lagoon?

The main cast of The Blue Lagoon includes Brooke Shields, Christopher Atkins, Leo McKern, William Daniels, Jeffrey Kleiser.

Is The Blue Lagoon worth watching?

The Blue Lagoon has a user rating of 6.1/10 based on 1,960 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.