Romancing the Bone

A romance novelist, Joan Wilder, who lives a mundane life writing about exotic adventures, receives a mysterious package containing a treasure map. She soon finds herself swept into a dangerous real-life adventure in the Colombian jungle after her sister is kidnapped. To save her sister, Joan must team up with a rugged American bird exporter, Jack Colton, leading to a thrilling and romantic quest for a legendary emerald.

Romancing the Stone was a surprise box office hit and generally received positive reviews, praised for its swashbuckling adventure, comedic chemistry between its leads, and beautiful tropical setting. It was seen as a fun, escapist movie that successfully blended romance, action, and humor.

• A charming and action-packed romantic adventure with great chemistry.
• The film excels as a lighthearted and thrilling escape.
• Kathleen Turner and Michael Douglas are perfectly cast and deliver engaging performances.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed 'Romancing the Stone' for its entertaining blend of adventure, romance, and comedy, praising the chemistry between the leads and the exciting jungle setting.

The script for 'Romancing the Stone' was purchased by 20th Century Fox for $1.5 million, making it one of the highest prices ever paid for a spec script at the time.