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The Blue Lagoon (1980)

English romance film directed by Randal Kleiser

Film facts

Runtime
1h 41m 101 min
Released
20 June 1980
Language
English

Runtime from public film data. Ratings are added as boards issue them.

The Blue Lagoon has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes (101 min). The English film released on 20 June 1980. It is directed by Randal Kleiser and stars Brooke Shields, Christopher Atkins and Leo McKern.

Official trailer

Cast and crew

Cinematography
Néstor Almendros
Produced by
Randal Kleiser
Production
Columbia Pictures
Distribution
Columbia Pictures, Netflix

Box office, awards and more

Budget
$4.5 million
Box office
$58.8 million
Award
Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actress
Based on
The Blue Lagoon
Set in
Insular Oceania
Filmed in
Nanuya Levu, Fiji

Release and where to watch

In theatres
20 June 1980
On OTT
Netflix date not announced

Questions people ask

What is the runtime of The Blue Lagoon?

The Blue Lagoon has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes, or 101 min.

When did The Blue Lagoon release?

The Blue Lagoon released on 20 June 1980.

Who directed The Blue Lagoon?

The Blue Lagoon is directed by Randal Kleiser.

Who is in the cast of The Blue Lagoon?

The cast of The Blue Lagoon includes Brooke Shields, Christopher Atkins, Leo McKern, William Daniels, Alan Hopgood and Gus Mercurio.

Where can I watch The Blue Lagoon online?

The Blue Lagoon streams on Netflix.

How much did The Blue Lagoon earn at the box office?

The Blue Lagoon grossed $58.8 million on a budget of $4.5 million.

Is The Blue Lagoon based on a true story or a book?

The Blue Lagoon is based on The Blue Lagoon.

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Updated 12 November 2026 by Pragati. Cast and crew from Wikidata. Box office and some crew details from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA). Found a mistake? Tell us.