Movies Filmed in Fiji (20c.)

The 20th Century brought us many memorable films, from comedies to thrillers. If you’re in a nostalgic kind of mood, here are the best movies filmed in Fiji during this time. With some of the most exotic locations in the world, Fiji is fast becoming the destination of choice for filmmakers.

From miles of white sandy beaches and pristine turquoise waters to tropical rainforests, mountainous terrains, rivers, and picturesque cityscapes, Fiji’s locations have featured in top documentaries from Fijian broadcasters and international production companies. (For More Information about Filming in Fiji)

Blue Lagoon (1980)

The Blue Lagoon is a 1980 American romantic and coming-of-age survival drama film directed by Randal Kleiser from a screenplay written by Douglas Day Stewart based on the 1908 novel of the same name by Henry De Vere Stacpoole. The film stars Brooke Shields and Christopher Atkins. The music score was composed by Basil Poledouris and the cinematography was by Néstor Almendros.

The film tells the story of two young children marooned on a tropical island paradise in the South Pacific. But, without either the guidance or the restrictions of society, emotional and physical changes arise as they reach puberty and fall in love.