"The Blue Lagoon" is a 1980 American romantic survival drama film directed by Randal Kleiser and starring Brooke Shields and Christopher Atkins. The film is based on the 1908 novel of the same name by Henry De Vere Stacpoole. The story follows two young cousins, Richard and Emmeline, who are shipwrecked on a tropical island and left to fend for themselves. As they grow up, they develop a close and romantic relationship, learning to survive on the island's resources while also dealing with the challenges of puberty and sexual awakening. The film was controversial at the time of its release due to its sexual content and depiction of teenage sexuality, but it was also a commercial success and has since become a cult classic.