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?
Where to watch The Blue Lagoon in United States
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open The Blue Lagoon there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is The Blue Lagoon streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Sony Pictures Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Crave, Starz Amazon Channel, Crave Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Pluto TV | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | U-NEXT | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About The Blue Lagoon
The Blue Lagoon is a 1980 English-language adventure, drama and romance film directed by Randal Kleiser. The cast is led by Brooke Shields, Christopher Atkins, Leo McKern. It has a runtime of 1h 44m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 2000 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Blue Lagoon was produced by Columbia Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on July 5, 1980, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $5 million, it went on to gross $59 million worldwide.
- Director
- Randal Kleiser
- Writers
- Douglas Day Stewart
- Release date
- July 5, 1980
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $5 million
- Box office
- $59 million
- Production
- Columbia Pictures
The Blue Lagoon cast & crew
The Blue Lagoon was directed by Randal Kleiser and written by Douglas Day Stewart.
The cast features Brooke Shields as Emmeline, Christopher Atkins as Richard, Leo McKern as Paddy Button, William Daniels as Arthur Lestrange, Jeffrey Kleiser as Lookout, and Gus Mercurio as Officer.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Basil Poledouris, cinematography is by Néstor Almendros, and it was produced by Randal Kleiser.
Is The Blue Lagoon worth watching?
The Blue Lagoon holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 2,028 ratings, a solidly received adventure films.
At 1h 44m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy adventure, drama, and romance, The Blue Lagoon is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Blue Lagoon
The Blue Lagoon isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of The Blue Lagoon
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
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The Blue Lagoon — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Blue Lagoon in United States?
The Blue Lagoon is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Blue Lagoon in?
The Blue Lagoon is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Blue Lagoon?
The Blue Lagoon runs 1 hours 44 minutes (104 minutes).
▸What is The Blue Lagoon rated?
The Blue Lagoon is rated R. It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 2,028 ratings.
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