The Blue Lagoon (1980) movie poster

The Blue Lagoon (1980)

"A story of natural love."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 76%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 22% (RT: 12%, MC: 31) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
AdventureDramaRomance

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Runtime
1h 44m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.1/10 (1,989 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
12%
Metacritic
31
Cast
Brooke Shields as Emmeline
Leo McKern as Paddy Button
William Daniels as Arthur Lestrange
Jeffrey Kleiser as Lookout
Gus Mercurio as Officer
Elva Josephson as Young Emmeline
Glenn Kohan as Young Richard
Most people think so. 76% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 1,989 votes. Critics scored it lower at 22%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
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? Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
  • It remains one of the highest-rated adventure films of 1980 among dedicated fans.
  • During production of The Blue Lagoon, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
Audience Consensus

The Blue Lagoon is a 1980 adventure, drama, romance film directed by Randal Kleiser. 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?. The film has been rated by 1,989 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a adventure film, The Blue Lagoon delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. The Blue Lagoon (1980) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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