The Blue Lagoon (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1980, The Blue Lagoon is a drama, adventure and romance film directed by Randal Kleiser, running about 104 minutes. “A story of natural love.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. The Blue Lagoon stars Brooke Shields as Emmeline, Christopher Atkins as Richard, Leo McKern as Paddy Button and William Daniels as Arthur Lestrange, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Blue Lagoon has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $58.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Blue Lagoon page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Blue Lagoon tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Blue Lagoon (1980)?
- In US, The Blue Lagoon is available to stream on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Blue Lagoon worth watching?
- The Blue Lagoon holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Blue Lagoon?
- The Blue Lagoon stars Brooke Shields, Christopher Atkins, Leo McKern, William Daniels and Jeffrey Kleiser.
- When was The Blue Lagoon released?
- The Blue Lagoon was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.