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?
Cinematography
Fiji locations so gorgeous you'll forget the plot holes
Costume
Strategic hair placement: an art form
Acting
Brooke Shields' eyebrows carry entire emotional arcs
Director
Randal Kleiser
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Brooke Shields was 14 during filming; her nude scenes used a body double, leading to ongoing legal battles about unauthorized footage.
The film spawned a brief 'tropical paradise' trend in 80s cinema and a truly unhinged 1991 sequel, Return to the Blue Lagoon, with none of the original cast.
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