The film starts out with a pretty good plot and storyline, but as the film continues, it just seems to drag on. It needed to move at a quicker pace, or modify the storyline to keep the watchers attention and interest. I’ve seen it all the way through once(1x), after that I always leave the movie 50-75% complete. > **RATING: _2.5_ / 5**
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?
Top Cast
Brooke Shields
Emmeline
Christopher Atkins
Richard
Leo McKern
Paddy Button
William Daniels
Arthur Lestrange
Jeffrey Kleiser
Lookout
Gus Mercurio
Officer
Elva Josephson
Young Emmeline
Glenn Kohan
Young Richard
Bradley Pryce
Little Paddy
Chad Timmerman
Infant Paddy
Gert Jacoby
Sailor
Alex Hamilton
Sailor
Richard Evanson
Sailor
Reviews
One of the worst things I have ever watched, even worse, is that there are a bunch of people that think this pretentious bit of trash is some great artist masterpiece. And don't come at me like I'm just not getting it. What? Because it tells a love story free from societal norms? Because it might be seen as some sort of weird retelling of Adam and Eve, even having forbidden fruit, and then only entering into the…
FAQ about The Blue Lagoon
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…
When was The Blue Lagoon released?
The Blue Lagoon was released in 1980.
What genres does The Blue Lagoon belong to?
The Blue Lagoon is categorised as Adventure, Drama, Romance.
Who stars in The Blue Lagoon?
The cast of The Blue Lagoon includes Brooke Shields, Christopher Atkins, Leo McKern, William Daniels, Jeffrey Kleiser.