10 Melodramas Set on Deserted Islands

Description: This Disney classic tells the story of a family shipwrecked on an island. While not strictly a melodrama, the film includes romantic elements as the family members adapt to their new life and encounter pirates.

Fact: The treehouse built for the film was so impressive that it was left standing for tourists to visit for many years.

Description: Two young cousins, played by Brooke Shields and Christopher Atkins, are shipwrecked on a tropical island. As they grow up, they fall in love, exploring the innocence and complexity of first love in isolation.

Fact: The film was controversial for its depiction of nudity and sexuality involving minors, leading to numerous edits for television broadcasts.

Description: Though more of a drama than a melodrama, this film about boys stranded on an island after a plane crash explores themes of love, friendship, and the loss of innocence.

Fact: This is the second adaptation of William Golding's novel, with the first being in

Description: A sequel to "The Blue Lagoon," this film follows another pair of children stranded on the same island, exploring themes of love and survival in a more mature context.

Fact: The film was shot in the same location as the original, in Fiji, to maintain continuity.

Description: While primarily a science fiction horror, this film includes elements of romance and isolation as characters navigate the bizarre world created by Dr. Moreau on his secluded island.

Fact: The film had a notoriously troubled production, with multiple directors and script changes.

Description: Pierce Brosnan stars in this adaptation of Daniel Defoe's classic novel, where Crusoe's survival and eventual companionship with Friday explore themes of loneliness and companionship.

Fact: This version was filmed in Malaysia, providing a lush, authentic backdrop for the story.

Description: Harrison Ford and Anne Heche star in this romantic adventure where a magazine editor and a pilot crash-land on a deserted island, leading to unexpected romance amidst survival challenges.

Fact: The film was shot on Kauai, Hawaii, which provided the perfect backdrop for the deserted island setting.

Description: Tom Hanks stars as Chuck Noland, a FedEx executive who must survive on a deserted island after a plane crash. The film explores his emotional journey and the love he leaves behind, making it a poignant addition to this list.

Fact: Tom Hanks lost 55 pounds for his role to depict the physical toll of being stranded. The volleyball named Wilson became an iconic character in its own right.

Description: While not entirely on a deserted island, the film features a hidden beach community where Leonardo DiCaprio's character finds love and faces the harsh realities of isolation and human nature.

Fact: The film was shot in Thailand, and the beach used for filming became a tourist attraction, leading to environmental concerns.

Description: A young boy and girl, played by Willie Aames and Phoebe Cates, find themselves on a deserted island, where they learn about life, love, and the beauty of nature.

Fact: The film was shot in Hawaii, providing a stunning visual contrast to the characters' emotional journey.