Romancing The Stone Apr 2026

The plot follows Joan Wilder (Kathleen Turner), a timid romance novelist from New York City who lives vicariously through her fictional characters. Her life takes a dramatic turn when her sister is kidnapped in Colombia. Joan must travel to the South American jungle to deliver a mysterious treasure map as ransom. Along the way, she meets Jack Colton (Michael Douglas), a cynical American soldier of fortune who agrees to help her navigate the dangerous terrain in exchange for money. Key Facts & Trivia Romancing the Stone Movie Review | Common Sense Media

" Romancing the Stone " is a classic 1984 action-adventure romantic comedy directed by Robert Zemeckis . The film stars Michael Douglas , who also produced it, alongside Kathleen Turner and Danny DeVito. It was a massive financial success, earning over $86 million worldwide and launching Turner and Zemeckis to major stardom. Romancing the Stone