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The Blue Lagoon

Seen it?

1980 | 104 min | Adventure, Drama, Romance

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

People are still talking about it, but just 12% on Rotten Tomatoes and a lukewarm 6.1 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 The Piano or All of Us Strangers, start here. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
The mood
Warm and romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 44 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: expect sex.
  • It picked up 2 Razzies, the "worst of the year" awards.

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?

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsWeak

    12% on Rotten Tomatoes, 31 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.1 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    Nominated for 1 Oscar and 1 Golden Globe.. Plus: "Won" 2 Razzies, the "worst of the year" awards.

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $59 million worldwide on a $5 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactVery strong

    About 792K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Randal Kleiser

  • Brooke ShieldsEmmeline
  • Christopher AtkinsRichard
  • Leo McKernPaddy Button
  • William DanielsArthur Lestrange
  • Jeffrey KleiserLookout
  • Gus MercurioOfficer
  • Elva JosephsonYoung Emmeline
  • Glenn KohanYoung Richard
  • Bradley PryceLittle Paddy
  • Chad TimmermanInfant Paddy