Return to the Blue Lagoon (1991): cast, story & where to watch

1991 · Film · ★ 6.2

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Released in 1991, Return to the Blue Lagoon is a drama and adventure film directed by William A. Graham, running about 98 minutes. “Return to the Romance, Return to the Adventure...” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. In this sequel to the 1980 classic, two children are stranded on a beautiful island in the South Pacific. With no adults to guide them, the two make a simple life together and eventually become tanned teenagers in love.

Who’s in it. Return to the Blue Lagoon stars Milla Jovovich as Lilli, Brian Krause as Richard, Lisa Pelikan as Sarah Hargrave and Courtney Barilla as Young Lilli, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Return to the Blue Lagoon has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2.8M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can 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 Return to the Blue Lagoon page.

If you liked it. Fans of Return to 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 Return to the Blue Lagoon (1991)?
In US, Return to the Blue Lagoon is available to 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 Return to the Blue Lagoon worth watching?
Return to the Blue Lagoon holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Return to the Blue Lagoon?
Return to the Blue Lagoon stars Milla Jovovich, Brian Krause, Lisa Pelikan, Courtney Barilla and Garette Ratliff Henson.
When was Return to the Blue Lagoon released?
Return to the Blue Lagoon was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.