The Blue Lagoon
1980, English. Directed by Randal Kleiser.
A story of natural love.
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?
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.1/10 from 2,114 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Blue Lagoon
The Blue Lagoon is streaming on Sony Liv and Sony Pictures in India.
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Cast & crew
- Randal KleiserDirector
- Brooke ShieldsEmmeline
- Christopher AtkinsRichard
- Leo McKernPaddy Button
- William DanielsArthur Lestrange
- Jeffrey KleiserLookout
- Gus MercurioOfficer
- Elva JosephsonYoung Emmeline
- Glenn KohanYoung Richard
- Bradley PryceLittle Paddy
- Chad TimmermanInfant Paddy
- Gert JacobySailor
- Alex HamiltonSailor
Details
- Released
- 5 July 1980
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Douglas Day Stewart
- Budget
- $4.5M
- Box office
- $59M
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What The Blue Lagoon is based on
The Blue Lagoon is based on The Blue Lagoon (1908) published by T. Fisher Unwin.
1908
The Blue Lagoon
Published by T. Fisher Unwin
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The Blue Lagoon: quick answers
What comes after The Blue Lagoon?
Next in the series: Return to the Blue Lagoon (1991).
Is The Blue Lagoon worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 2,114 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Blue Lagoon?
The Blue Lagoon runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Does The Blue Lagoon have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Blue Lagoon. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Blue Lagoon parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Blue Lagoon is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Blue Lagoon on?
The Blue Lagoon is streaming on Sony Liv and Sony Pictures in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Blue Lagoon?
If you liked The Blue Lagoon, try Blue Lagoon: The Awakening, The Beach, Supercross.
Who directed The Blue Lagoon?
The Blue Lagoon (1980) was directed by Randal Kleiser and stars Brooke Shields, Christopher Atkins, Leo McKern.
What is The Blue Lagoon based on?
The Blue Lagoon is based on The Blue Lagoon (1908) published by T. Fisher Unwin.