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The Blue Lagoon

R19801h 44mRandal Kleiser
IMDb 5.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 12% · Metacritic 31
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"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?

AdventureDramaRomance
Sexual IdentityShipwreckMelancholyLoversStrandedMaroonedPacific IslandDeserted IslandTropical IslandLost At Sea

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What is The Blue Lagoon (1980) 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 stars in The Blue Lagoon?

The Blue Lagoon stars Brooke Shields (Emmeline), Christopher Atkins (Richard), Leo McKern (Paddy Button), William Daniels (Arthur Lestrange), Jeffrey Kleiser (Lookout). The film was directed by Randal Kleiser.

How long is The Blue Lagoon?

The Blue Lagoon has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1980. It is rated R.

Is The Blue Lagoon worth watching?

The Blue Lagoon holds an IMDb rating of 5.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 12. Fans of Adventure, Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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