10 Melodramatic Films Set on Islands

Description: Although not set on a tropical island, the film features a widow who moves to a seaside cottage where she encounters the ghost of a sea captain. The island-like setting adds to the film's romantic and ethereal atmosphere.

Fact: The film was adapted into a TV series in 1968, which ran for two seasons.

Description: This family adventure film involves a shipwrecked family who builds a new life on a deserted island. While not a traditional romance, the island setting fosters family bonds and a budding romance between the sons and a castaway girl.

Fact: The film was a major success for Disney, leading to a TV series and numerous adaptations.

Description: This documentary follows two surfers around the world in search of the perfect wave, including stops at various islands. While not a melodrama, it captures the romance of travel and the beauty of island life.

Fact: The film is credited with popularizing surfing culture globally and was added to the National Film Registry in

Description: Two British soldiers set out to become kings in a remote part of Afghanistan, which can be considered an island of sorts due to its isolation. The film explores themes of ambition, friendship, and ultimately, love.

Fact: The film was based on a Rudyard Kipling story, and John Huston had been trying to make it for over 20 years before it finally came to fruition.

Description: This film tells the story of two young cousins stranded on a tropical island, where they grow up and fall in love. The island setting is pivotal as it shapes their innocence and eventual understanding of love and life.

Fact: The film was controversial due to its depiction of young love and nudity, leading to a PG rating. It was remade in 1991 with a different cast.

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

Fact: The film was shot in the Cook Islands, and like its predecessor, it stirred some controversy for its depiction of young love.

Description: While not strictly a romance, Tom Hanks' character forms a deep bond with the island and his volleyball companion, Wilson. The island setting becomes a character in itself, influencing his journey of survival and self-discovery.

Fact: Tom Hanks lost 55 pounds for his role to portray the physical toll of being stranded. The film was nominated for two Academy Awards.

Description: A young backpacker in Thailand discovers a secret island paradise, but the idyllic setting soon reveals its darker side. The film explores themes of paradise lost and the complexities of human relationships.

Fact: The film was shot on the real Maya Bay in Thailand, which became a tourist hotspot after the movie's release.

Description: A wealthy woman and a deckhand are stranded on a deserted island after a yachting accident, leading to a reversal of roles and an unexpected romance. The island setting forces them to confront their true selves.

Fact: This film is a remake of the 1974 Italian film of the same name. It was directed by Guy Ritchie and starred his then-wife, Madonna.

Description: In a dystopian future, clones live on an island, believing it's the last uncontaminated place on Earth. The film explores themes of freedom, identity, and love, with the island setting as a crucial element.

Fact: The film features a futuristic setting but was inspired by the 1979 film "Parts: The Clonus Horror."