Name: The Blue Lagoon
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: 1949-03-01
Duration: 1 h 41 min
Cast: Jean Simmons, Donald Houston, Noel Purcell, James Hayter, Cyril Cusack

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No one to see them... No one to tell them... No one to stand in their way!

In the Victorian period, two British children survive a shipwreck in the South Pacific. After days afloat, they are marooned on a lush tropical island in the company of kindly old sailor. Together they survive solely on their resourcefulness and the bounty of their remote paradise.

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Island Survival
Romantic Adventure
Coming-of-Age
Tropical Paradise
Historical Drama
Innocent Romance
Nature-Focused
Found Family
Victorian Era

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Directed by: Frank Launder
Written by: Frank Launder, Henry De Vere Stacpoole, John Baines
Produced by: Sidney Gilliat, Frank Launder
Music by: Clifton Parker

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Facts

March 1, 1949 · 1 h 41 min · NR

Released: March 1, 1949
Runtime: 1 h 41 min
Age rating: NR
Content: Nudity, Sexual Content
Genres: Drama, Romance
Original language: English
Made in: United Kingdom

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Is The Blue Lagoon worth watching?

55

DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 6.3).

Is The Blue Lagoon okay for kids?

NRNuditySexual content

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States for nudity and sexual content, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The Blue Lagoon good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.