The Blue Lagoon_
"A story of natural love."
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?
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
The Blue Lagoon earned $58.9M worldwide on a $4.5M budget — a 1,208% return on investment.
Randal Kleiser →
Year context
The Blue Lagoon was released 46 years ago in 1980.
CAST (13)
Brooke Shields
Emmeline
Christopher Atkins
Richard
Leo McKern
Paddy Button
William Daniels
Arthur Lestrange
Jeffrey Kleiser
Lookout
Gus Mercurio
Officer
EJ
Elva Josephson
Young Emmeline
Glenn Kohan
Young Richard
BP
Bradley Pryce
Little Paddy
CT
Chad Timmerman
Infant Paddy
GJ
Gert Jacoby
Sailor
AH
Alex Hamilton
Sailor
RE
Richard Evanson
Sailor
CREW
Director
Writer
BOX OFFICE
$4.5M
Budget
$58.9M
Revenue
+1208%
ROI
MASSIVE HIT
Verdict
STUDIOS (1)
AWARDS (1)
B
Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actress
1981
WON
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
104 min (1h 44m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.1/10 (1,971 votes)
Popularity
5
Budget
$4,500,000
Box Office
$58,853,106
Profit
+$54,353,106
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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?
How long is The Blue Lagoon?
The Blue Lagoon has a runtime of 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Who directed The Blue Lagoon?
The Blue Lagoon was directed by Randal Kleiser.
Who stars in The Blue Lagoon?
The cast of The Blue Lagoon includes Brooke Shields, Christopher Atkins, Leo McKern, William Daniels, Jeffrey Kleiser.
How much did The Blue Lagoon make at the box office?
The Blue Lagoon earned $58,853,106 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $4,500,000.
What is the rating of The Blue Lagoon?
The Blue Lagoon has a rating of 6.1 out of 10 based on 1,971 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Adventure
Drama
Romance
KEYWORDS (13)
sexual identity
shipwreck
melancholy
lovers
stranded
marooned
pacific island
deserted island
tropical island
lost at sea
wistful
incredulous
sentimental