The Blue Lagoon
“A story of natural love.”
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?
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Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
THE BLUE LAGOON (New & Exclusive) TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-03-14
Top Cast
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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
Gert Jacoby
Sailor
Alex Hamilton
Sailor
Richard Evanson
Sailor
Release History & Theatrical Window
Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 5, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 5, 1999
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$4.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$58.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
13.08x
+$54.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Randal Kleiser
- Screenplay & Story
- Douglas Day Stewart, Henry De Vere Stacpoole
- Original Score
- Basil Poledouris
- Original Title
- The Blue Lagoon
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Budget
- $4.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $58.9M
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Randal Kleiser
Douglas Day Stewart, Henry De Vere Stacpoole
Basil Poledouris
Néstor Almendros, Peter Lyons Collister, Vincent Monton
Robert Gordon
Randal Kleiser
Department Leadership Roster
Randal Kleiser
Producer
Douglas Day Stewart
Writer
Néstor Almendros
Director of Photography
Randal Kleiser
Director
Basil Poledouris
Original Music Composer
Robert Gordon
Editor
Jean-Pierre Dorléac
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Blue Lagoon
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 principal cast of The Blue Lagoon includes Brooke Shields, Christopher Atkins, Leo McKern, William Daniels, Jeffrey Kleiser.
When was The Blue Lagoon released and how long is it?
The Blue Lagoon was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Blue Lagoon?
The Blue Lagoon had a reported production budget of $4.5M and grossed $58.9M at the worldwide box office (13.08 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Blue Lagoon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Blue Lagoon was composed by Basil Poledouris.
Is The Blue Lagoon based on a book or true story?
The Blue Lagoon is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Henry De Vere Stacpoole".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Blue Lagoon?
The Blue Lagoon holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).