Where to start withThe Blue Lagoon
3 versions · originally a film, 1980
Themes: Innocence Lost, Nature vs. Nurture, Primal Instincts, Sexual Awakening, Isolation.
Start with The Blue Lagoon (Randal Kleiser, 1980) — the film. The Blue Lagoon exists in 3 versions across media, beginning as a film in 1980; each is ranked below by what it does best.
The Blue Lagoon explores the raw, isolated evolution of adolescent love and survival within an untamed, lush tropical paradise.
✦ Most fans start here
The Blue Lagoon (1980)
The original movie
✦ Start hereThe Blue Lagoon
Randal Kleiser · Film · 1980
The Blue Lagoon (1980) serves as the definitive cinematic benchmark, capturing the visceral, formative experience of two children maturing into adulthood through complete seclusion on a remote island landscape.
1991 film
Return to the Blue Lagoon
William A. Graham · Film · 1991
Return to the Blue Lagoon (1991) functions as a direct sequel, expanding the established premise by re-examining the challenges of island life and the complexities of young love in isolation.
2012 film
Blue Lagoon: The Awakening
Jake Newsome · Film · 2012
Blue Lagoon: The Awakening (2012) modernizes the core narrative, shifting the focus to contemporary high school students who find themselves navigating survival and burgeoning romance in an unfamiliar, wild environment.
Common questions
What order should I watch the Blue Lagoon movies in?
You should watch the films in their release order to follow the series progression. Start with the 1980 version of The Blue Lagoon, followed by the 1991 sequel Return to the Blue Lagoon, and conclude with the 2012 television film Blue Lagoon: The Awakening.
Is Return to the Blue Lagoon a direct sequel to the 1980 movie?
Yes, Return to the Blue Lagoon is the official follow-up to the 1980 film The Blue Lagoon. It continues the narrative established in the original movie, focusing on the characters who arrive on the same island setting after the events of the first story.
Is Blue Lagoon: The Awakening a remake of the original The Blue Lagoon?
Blue Lagoon: The Awakening is a 2012 television movie that serves as a modern reimagining of the story told in The Blue Lagoon. While it shares the core premise and title themes of the 1980 original, it functions as a distinct production set in a contemporary timeframe.
How many movies are in The Blue Lagoon series?
There are three films in the series based on the title. These include the original 1980 film The Blue Lagoon, the 1991 sequel Return to the Blue Lagoon, and the 2012 production titled Blue Lagoon: The Awakening.