The Blue Lagoon

The Blue Lagoon is a 1980 American coming-of-age romantic adventure film directed by Randal Kleiser and based on Henry De Vere Stacpoole’s 1908 novel of the same name.

The Blue Lagoon is a 1980 American coming-of-age romantic adventure film directed by Randal Kleiser and based on Henry De Vere Stacpoole’s 1908 novel of the same name. The film stars Brooke Shields and Christopher Atkins as two children stranded on a tropical island who grow up in isolation. It was released theatrically by Columbia Pictures on June 20, 1980.

Plot

The story follows two children who are stranded on a tropical island after a shipwreck and must survive without adult supervision. As they grow older, the film depicts their adolescence, romantic relationship, and eventual rescue.

Production and release

The screenplay was written by Douglas Day Stewart and the film was directed by Randal Kleiser. It premiered in the United States on June 20, 1980 and was distributed by Columbia Pictures.

Source material

The film is adapted from Henry De Vere Stacpoole’s 1908 novel The Blue Lagoon. The novel has also inspired earlier and later screen adaptations.

Reception and classification

The Blue Lagoon became known for its controversial sexual content and nudity involving underage characters, which contributed to its adult rating. The film has also been discussed as a romantic survival drama and coming-of-age story.