Romancing the Stone (1984): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Romancing the Stone is a 1984 action comedy directed by Robert Zemeckis, starring Kathleen Turner, Michael Douglas and Danny DeVito. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes and earned $86.6 million worldwide. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 63 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 46m (106 min)
- Director
- Robert Zemeckis
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Romancing the Stone About?
The premise of Romancing the Stone without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A romance novelist's quiet life is shattered when her sister is kidnapped, forcing her into a dangerous journey to Colombia. To secure her sister's release, she reluctantly teams up with a rugged adventurer. Together, they face perilous jungle landscapes, cunning adversaries, and the pursuit of a valuable gemstone, discovering unexpected romance along the way.
Romancing the Stone Themes & Keywords
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- reggae fusion
- synth pop
- funk music
- rock music
- electronic music
- reggae music
Romancing the Stone Cast
Kathleen Turner leads the cast, with Michael Douglas and Danny DeVito. Directed by Robert Zemeckis; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Robert Zemeckis
Also Starring in Romancing the Stone
· 6 moreRomancing the Stone Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Romancing the Stone 63 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 63 Metascore
User score 6.9
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TMDB 68% User score
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Romancing the Stone Plot Summary
What happens in Romancing the Stone from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the heart of bustling New York City, Joan Wilder (played by Kathleen Turner), a cherished romance novelist known for her captivating tales of love and adventure, finds her life taking a dramatic turn. After completing her latest book, she meets her editor, Gloria, only to receive a mysterious letter from her neighbor, Mrs. Irwin. This letter contains an enigmatic map bequeathed by her recently deceased brother-in-law, Eduardo. Little does Joan anticipate that this innocuous gesture would trigger a whirlwind of perilous events that lead her around the globe.
Full summary
The whole story of Romancing the Stone, scene by scene
Romancing the Stone Box Office
Romancing the Stone grossed $86.6 million worldwide. $76.6 million came from the US and Canada and $10 million (12%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$86.6M
- US & Canada
- $76.6M
- International
- $10M
Romancing the Stone Awards & Nominations
Romancing the Stone was nominated for 1 Oscar. The 3 nominations come from 2 ceremonies, the most at the Golden Globes 1985.
3 nominations2 ceremonies
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Golden Globes 1985 2 nominations- Nominated Best Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical
- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical (Actress) – Kathleen Turner
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Oscars 1985 1 nomination- Nominated Film Editing
Romancing the Stone Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Romancing the Stone.
How Well Do You Know Romancing the Stone?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Cars in Romancing the Stone
46 cars on screen, including the 1973 Renault 4 L and the 1982 Ford Bronco.
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VAM Jeep CJ-5 Important role
Romancing the Stone Also Known As
35 alternative titles, including “Romancing the Stone 2: Jewel of the Nile” and “Auf der Jagd nach dem Juwel vom Nil”.
- Also known as
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- Romancing the Stone 2: Jewel of the Nile
- Auf der Jagd nach dem Juwel vom Nil
- La joya del Nilo
- Le Diamant du Nil
- Il gioiello del Nilo
- Жемчужина Нила
- A Nílus gyöngye
- Den vilda jakten på juvelen
- Jagten på Nilens juvel
- A Jóia do Nilo
- Honba za klenotem Nilu
- ナイルの宝石
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- Το Διαμάντι Του Νείλου
- 尼罗河之宝
- בעקבות אוצר הנילוס
- A Joia do Nilo
- Перлина Нілу
- Klejnot Nilu
- Перлата на Нил
- La joia del Nil
- Giuvaierul Nilului
- Honba za klenotom Nílu
- Niiluse kalliskivi
- Niilin jalokivi
- Dragulj s Nila
- En Busca de la joya del Nilo
- Nilens juvel
- Dragulj sa Nila
- Dragulj z Nila
- Nil'in İncisi
- 나일의 대모험
- Nilo perlas
- 尼羅河寶石, ნილოსის მარგალიტი
- ล่ามรกตมหาภัย 2 ตอน อัญมณีแห่งลุ่มแม่น้ำไนล์
- 尼羅河之寶
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Romancing the Stone FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Romancing the Stone, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Romancing the Stone?
Romancing the Stone runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).
When was Romancing the Stone released?
Romancing the Stone was released on March 30, 1984.
Who directed Romancing the Stone?
Romancing the Stone was directed by Robert Zemeckis.
More films by Robert Zemeckis Who is in the cast of Romancing the Stone?
Romancing the Stone stars Kathleen Turner, Michael Douglas and Danny DeVito, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Romancing the Stone make at the box office?
Romancing the Stone grossed $86.6 million worldwide ($76.6 million domestic, $10 million international).
How is Romancing the Stone rated?
Romancing the Stone has 63 on Metacritic and 68% on TMDB.
Was Romancing the Stone nominated for any awards?
Romancing the Stone received 3 nominations across 2 ceremonies.
Does Romancing the Stone have a post-credit scene?
No. Romancing the Stone has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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