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Romancing the Stone

  • 1984
  • PG
  • 1h 46m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
104K
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Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner in Romancing the Stone (1984)
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A mousy romance novelist sets off for Colombia to ransom her kidnapped sister, and soon finds herself in the middle of a dangerous adventure hunting for treasure with a mercenary rogue.A mousy romance novelist sets off for Colombia to ransom her kidnapped sister, and soon finds herself in the middle of a dangerous adventure hunting for treasure with a mercenary rogue.A mousy romance novelist sets off for Colombia to ransom her kidnapped sister, and soon finds herself in the middle of a dangerous adventure hunting for treasure with a mercenary rogue.

  • Director
    • Robert Zemeckis
  • Writer
    • Diane Thomas
  • Stars
    • Michael Douglas
    • Kathleen Turner
    • Danny DeVito
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    104K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,927
    6
    • Director
      • Robert Zemeckis
    • Writer
      • Diane Thomas
    • Stars
      • Michael Douglas
      • Kathleen Turner
      • Danny DeVito
    • 196User reviews
    • 98Critic reviews
    • 63Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 8 wins & 7 nominations total

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    Michael Douglas and Manuel Ojeda in Romancing the Stone (1984)
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    Michael Douglas in Romancing the Stone (1984)
    Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner in Romancing the Stone (1984)
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    Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner in Romancing the Stone (1984)
    Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner in Romancing the Stone (1984)
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    Danny DeVito in Romancing the Stone (1984)
    Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner in Romancing the Stone (1984)

    Cast30

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    Michael Douglas
    Michael Douglas
    • Jack Colton
    Kathleen Turner
    Kathleen Turner
    • Joan Wilder
    Danny DeVito
    Danny DeVito
    • Ralph
    Zack Norman
    Zack Norman
    • Ira
    Alfonso Arau
    Alfonso Arau
    • Juan
    Manuel Ojeda
    Manuel Ojeda
    • Zolo
    Holland Taylor
    Holland Taylor
    • Gloria
    Mary Ellen Trainor
    Mary Ellen Trainor
    • Elaine
    Eve Smith
    • Mrs. Irwin
    Joe Nesnow
    Joe Nesnow
    • Super
    José Chávez
    • Santos
    Evita Muñoz 'Chachita'
    Evita Muñoz 'Chachita'
    • Hefty Woman
    • (as Chachita)
    Camillo García
    • Bus Driver
    Rodrigo Puebla
    • Bad Hombre
    Paco Morayta
    • Hotel Clerk
    Jorge Zamora
    • Maitre'D
    Kymberly Herrin
    Kymberly Herrin
    • Angelina
    • (as Kym Herrin)
    William H. Burton Jr.
    • Jessie
    • (as Bill Burton)
    • Director
      • Robert Zemeckis
    • Writer
      • Diane Thomas
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    • Trivia
      Studio executives were so sure this film would flop that Robert Zemeckis was pre-emptively fired from directing Cocoon (1985). It turned out to be such a success that Zemeckis was able to go forward on his own project, Back to the Future (1985).
    • Goofs
      Jack presents Joan with a very elaborate necklace from his pocket. When she takes it in hand, it's a simple charm on a chain.
    • Quotes

      Jack Colton: What did you do, wake up this morning and say, "Today, I'm going to ruin a man's life"?

    • Alternate versions
      To get a 'PG' rating in the UK, a scene near the end where the villain gets his hand bitten off by a crocodile was removed. The film was later passed '12' uncut in the UK in 2001.
    • Connections
      Featured in Saturday Night Live: Michael Douglas/Deniece Williams (1984)
    • Soundtracks
      Romancing the Stone
      Written, Produced and Performed by Eddy Grant
      Courtesy of Portrait/Ice Records
      Heard in the patio scene after Joan and Jack are invited into the "bell maker's" house

    User reviews196

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    7/10
    Stands the test of time
    Years later and a knowing glance or a strong saxophone riff will take you back to the eighties. Small cast with solid performances by all and it really was a joy to watch all over again.
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    FAQ16

    • What does Ralph call his cousin Ira right before he hangs up the phone when he spots Joan in the village?
    • What is 'Romancing the Stone' about?
    • Is "Romancing the Stone" based on a book?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 30, 1984 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Mexico
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Auf der Jagd nach dem grünen Diamanten
    • Filming locations
      • Huasca de Ocampo, Hidalgo, Mexico(Little town in film)
    • Production companies
      • Twentieth Century Fox
      • El Corazon Producciones S.A.
      • Nina Saxon Film Design
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $10,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $76,572,238
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $5,105,741
      • Apr 1, 1984
    • Gross worldwide
      • $86,572,238
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 46 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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