Romancing the Stone
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Synopsis
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.
Cast
- Michael Douglas
- Kathleen Turner
- Danny DeVito
- Zack Norman
- Alfonso Arau
- Manuel Ojeda
- Holland Taylor
- Mary Ellen Trainor
- Eve Smith
- Joe Nesnow
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- Apr 17, 2020
“Let’s make actor Michael Douglas look cool” - Producer Michael Douglas
jeffborislowApr 1, 2021is Danny DeVito hot? i think he might be hot
lizzzzzzzFeb 17, 2013Damnit, I miss the eighties... First off, Indy ruined the adventure genre. Every film that has a roguish adventurer in it that travels to exotic locations is bound to be called an Indy rip-off at some point. This, however, has about as much to do with Indiana Jones as…
DirkH - Mar 20, 2022
I love a good adventure film where people are violently ripped apart by crocodiles
Bryan EspitiaSep 5, 2021The premise is one of those perfect ideas for a mainstream movie. I’m not sure Zemeckis squeezes all the juice out of that premise, but he gets enough. This is the sort of sexy, entertaining fluff for adults that used to be Hollywood’s specialty and now seems forgotten.…
Matt SingerOct 1, 2020kathleen turner...hello.
Jamelle Bouie - Apr 30, 2023
absolutely no one: me (about to go on a 30 minute rant about how hot a young, sweaty, dirt-covered, danny devito from the 80s was): “okay, but hear me out…”
ReeceJan 7, 2024There’s about a 10 minute segment in Romancing the Stone where Zemeckis and screenwriter Diane Thomas stop the narrative cold. Joan Wilder (Turner) and Jack T. Colton (Douglas) are being pursued through the Colombian jungle by the evil, murderous Captain Zolo (a creepy…
Dave EdwardsJul 29, 2021Caught contentedly between The African Queen and Peter Pan, Romancing the Stone is less a Raiders of the Lost Ark clone and more a "what if Indiana Jones happened to you?" kind of adventure. It's all pulpy throwback, but Zemeckis keeps it lively and fun—the car chases, with…
anna nomaly
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- Nick Dubberly lovedRomancing the Stone
This is just an all around fantastic film! It’s been years since I’ve seen, but it is still one of my favorites! I wore this movie out on VHS! It’s just an all around great film with plenty of action and some funny moments. Simply put, I love it!
Angie Lankford lovedRomancing the StoneOne of the best romance action comedies ever made. Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner have 80s-style Bogart-Bacall chemistry, and Danny Devito is the quintessential bumbling bad guy.👍🏻👍🏻
Aaron Smith is "meh" onRomancing the StoneA bit of a meh version of Indiana Jones about a romance writer who has a treasure map in Colombia and then meets a guy who helps her get the jewel.
- Hardcore Epic Fanboy-Stan-Worshiper is "meh" onRomancing the Stone
One of the most generic adventure movies ever made, but said generic-ness is somewhat goofy and charming enough to entertain. But only somewhat.
Mickerdoo likedRomancing the StoneStrikes a good balance of action, romance and comedy. Should please a wide audience. Wasn’t as predictable as anticipated.
Hexxx Trexxx lovedRomancing the StoneThis was one of my favourites growing up. It’s just the right amount of action and romance. Worth watching
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Matej Karapetric likedRomancing the StoneClassic romance with predictable ending but enjoyable watch
Rohan lovedRomancing the StoneClassic rom-com. 8/10. Watch out for the crocodiles lol.
Hank Leet is "meh" onRomancing the StonePersonally, this didn’t interest me that much
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Metacritic
The filmmakers have devised some clever twists on the earlier films they recall - Raiders of the Lost Ark and Peter Pan among them - and they reserve a good share of the derring-do for their heroine, who's a refreshingly far cry from the helpless ladies-in-distress of old. Under the direction of Robert Zemeckis, the action goes limp and perfunctory at a few key moments, weakening the picture's wallop. But it still packs a healthy amount of self-deflating fun.
David Sterritt
Christian Science Monitor
Douglas' performance is surprisingly dull, and he has a script to match (by Diane Thomas). Moral: Remaking Raiders is harder than it looks. [04 Apr 1984, p.B6]
Bill Cosford
Miami Herald
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Romancing the Stone (1984) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as PG (Parental Guidance Suggested). It's generally considered a family-friendly movie.
How long is Romancing the Stone (1984)?
The movie is 1hr 46min long.
What's Romancing the Stone (1984) about?
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.
Who's the cast of Romancing the Stone (1984)?
- Michael Douglas as Jack Colton
- Kathleen Turner as Joan Wilder
- Danny DeVito as Ralph
- Zack Norman as Ira
- Alfonso Arau as Juan
- Manuel Ojeda as Zolo
- Holland Taylor as Gloria
- Mary Ellen Trainor as Elaine
- Eve Smith as Mrs. Irwin
- Joe Nesnow as Super
Who's the director behind Romancing the Stone (1984)?
Robert Zemeckis directed Romancing the Stone (1984).
Who produced Romancing the Stone (1984)?
Michael Douglas produced Romancing the Stone (1984).
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