Blue Lagoon: The Awakening
Seen it?2012 | 85 min | Drama, Adventure, Romance, TV Movie
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It was a solid box office hit, but a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and adventure fans. If you loved Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, start here.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 25 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
Two high school students become stranded on a tropical island and must rely on each other for survival. They learn more about themselves and each other while falling in love.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
51 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.4 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerStrong
Streaming release that reached a solid audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 162K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jake Newsome, Mikael Salomon
- Indiana EvansEmmaline 'Emma' Robinson
- Brenton ThwaitesDean McMullen
- Denise RichardsBarbara Robinson
- Patrick St. EspritJack McMullen
- Frank John HughesPhil Robinson
- Alix Elizabeth GitterLizzie
- Carrie WamplerStacey Robinson
- Hayley KiyokoHelen
- Aimee CarreroJude
- Annie TedescoMs. Collier