The Blue Lagoon (1980)
The Blue Lagoon is a 1980 adventure movie directed by Randal Kleiser, with a running time of 1h 44m. It stars Brooke Shields, Christopher Atkins and Leo McKern.
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?
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What is The Blue Lagoon 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?
When was The Blue Lagoon released?
The Blue Lagoon was released on 5 July 1980.
How long is The Blue Lagoon?
The Blue Lagoon runs 1h 44m.
Who made The Blue Lagoon?
The Blue Lagoon was directed by Randal Kleiser.
Where can I watch The Blue Lagoon?
The Blue Lagoon is available on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch The Blue Lagoon
Stream: Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- Brooke Shields as Emmeline
- Christopher Atkins as Richard
- 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
- Bradley Pryce as Little Paddy
- Chad Timmerman as Infant Paddy
- Gert Jacoby as Sailor
- Alex Hamilton as Sailor
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