Blue Lagoon: The Awakening (2012) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Two high school students become stranded on a tropical island and must rely on each other for survival. They learn more about themselves and each other while falling in love.
Rated PG-13 • 2012 • 1h 25m
This made-for-TV remake of the classic story follows high school students Emma and Dean, who become stranded on a deserted island and fall in love while trying to survive. "Blue Lagoon: The Awakening" earned its TV-14 rating (equivalent to a PG-13) primarily for its focus on the teens' developing sexual relationship, which includes passionate kissing and implied sex scenes without nudity. The film also contains some mild peril, a… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Blue Lagoon: The Awakening appropriate for kids?
This made-for-TV remake of the classic story follows high school students Emma and Dean, who become stranded on a deserted island and fall in love while trying to survive. "Blue Lagoon: The Awakening" earned its TV-14 rating (equivalent to a PG-13) primarily for its focus on the… Read more — free account
Content severity in Blue Lagoon: The Awakening
What happens in Blue Lagoon: The Awakening, moment by moment
- 0:10 🍷 Substances 2/10
- 0:12 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
- 0:16 ⚔ Violence & Gore 4/10
Sex and nudity in Blue Lagoon: The Awakening
The film's primary content concern involves the romantic and sexual relationship between the two teenage leads. There are numerous scenes of kissing and embracing, which grow more passionate over time. It is implied that the couple has sex on multiple occasions, though these scenes are depicted without nudity, using strategic camera angles, silhouettes, and natural elements for coverage. In one scene, a character is seen in her underwear.
Violence and gore in Blue Lagoon: The Awakening
Violence is mild and infrequent. Early scenes show the peril of being lost at sea in a small dinghy during a storm. A character falls and sustains minor, briefly bloody cuts. In one sequence, a panther attack is implied off-screen; a character is later shown with bloody scratches on his chest and shoulder, having killed the animal.
Language in Blue Lagoon: The Awakening
Language is very mild. There are a few instances of words like "hell" and "damn," but no stronger profanity is used.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Blue Lagoon: The Awakening
Substance use is minimal and brief. During a boat party near the beginning of the film, some teens are seen holding what appear to be bottles of beer in the background.
Mature themes in Blue Lagoon: The Awakening
The film explores themes of survival, first love, and sexual awakening. It also touches on more mature subject matter, including character Dean's unresolved grief and guilt surrounding the accidental death of his mother. The discovery of a human skeleton on the island serves as a stark reminder of mortality and the seriousness of their situation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Blue Lagoon: The Awakening appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Blue Lagoon: The Awakening is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. This made-for-TV remake of the classic story follows high school students Emma and Dean, who become stranded on a deserted island and fall in love while trying to survive. "Blue Lagoon: The Awakening" earned its TV-14…
What age rating does Blue Lagoon: The Awakening have?
Blue Lagoon: The Awakening is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Blue Lagoon: The Awakening about?
This made-for-TV remake of the classic story follows high school students Emma and Dean, who become stranded on a deserted island and fall in love while trying to survive. "Blue Lagoon: The Awakening" earned its TV-14 rating (equivalent to a PG-13) primarily for its focus on the teens' developing sexual relationship…
Is there sex or nudity in Blue Lagoon: The Awakening?
The film's primary content concern involves the romantic and sexual relationship between the two teenage leads. There are numerous scenes of kissing and embracing, which grow more passionate over time. It is implied that the couple has sex on multiple…
How violent is Blue Lagoon: The Awakening?
Violence is mild and infrequent. Early scenes show the peril of being lost at sea in a small dinghy during a storm. A character falls and sustains minor, briefly bloody cuts. In one sequence, a panther attack is implied off-screen; a character is later shown…
Is the language in Blue Lagoon: The Awakening appropriate for kids?
Language is very mild. There are a few instances of words like "hell" and "damn," but no stronger profanity is used.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Blue Lagoon: The Awakening?
Substance use is minimal and brief. During a boat party near the beginning of the film, some teens are seen holding what appear to be bottles of beer in the background.
What mature themes appear in Blue Lagoon: The Awakening?
The film explores themes of survival, first love, and sexual awakening. It also touches on more mature subject matter, including character Dean's unresolved grief and guilt surrounding the accidental death of his mother. The discovery of a human skeleton on…
How long is Blue Lagoon: The Awakening?
Blue Lagoon: The Awakening runs 85 minutes, directed by Jake Newsome, Mikael Salomon, released in 2012.
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