The Blue Lagoon (1980)
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?
Director: Randal Kleiser
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Romance
Runtime: 104 min
Release Date: July 5, 1980
Cast
- Brooke Shields - Emmeline
- Christopher Atkins - Richard
- Leo McKern - Paddy Button
- William Daniels - Arthur Lestrange
- Jeffrey Kleiser - Lookout
- Gus Mercurio - Officer
- Elva Josephson - Young Emmeline
- Glenn Kohan - Young Richard
- Bradley Pryce - Little Paddy
- Chad Timmerman - Infant Paddy
Screenplay
Music: Basil Poledouris
Cinematography: Néstor Almendros
Editing: Robert Gordon
Production: Columbia Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $5M
Box Office: $59M
Original Language: en
Themes
Desert Island and Survival Stories, Marooned on a Desert Island: Castaway Story, Fate-Bound Timeless Loves Reunited, Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, Intense Lovesickness and Yearning
Keywords
sexual identity, shipwreck, melancholy, lovers, stranded, marooned, pacific island, deserted island, tropical island, lost at sea, wistful, incredulous, sentimental
Trailer
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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 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?
- Who directed The Blue Lagoon?
- The Blue Lagoon was directed by Randal Kleiser.
- Who stars in The Blue Lagoon?
- The Blue Lagoon stars Brooke Shields, Christopher Atkins, Leo McKern, William Daniels, Jeffrey Kleiser, Gus Mercurio.
- How long is The Blue Lagoon?
- The Blue Lagoon has a runtime of 1h 44m (104 minutes).
- What genre is The Blue Lagoon?
- The Blue Lagoon is a Adventure, Drama, Romance film.
- What is the budget of The Blue Lagoon?
- The Blue Lagoon had a budget of $5M.
- How much did The Blue Lagoon gross?
- The Blue Lagoon grossed $59M worldwide.
- Where was The Blue Lagoon produced?
- The Blue Lagoon was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Blue Lagoon?
- The themes of The Blue Lagoon include: Desert Island and Survival Stories, Marooned on a Desert Island: Castaway Story, Fate-Bound Timeless Loves Reunited, Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, Intense Lovesickness and Yearning.