Synopsis
Joan Wilder, a writer of adventure stories, takes the chance to live an adventure on her own when she goes on the hunt for a valuable jewel. She is helped by soldier of fortune Jack Colton and competes with the cowardly Ralph. The adventure takes them to the wilds of Colombia.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $5,105,741 (6.8% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 13.20 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 65.2% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 823 opening theaters/1,101 max. theaters, 15.2 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $252,718,783 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,201-1,300) | 1,204 | $75,078,260 |
| All Time International Box Office (Rank 2,401-2,500) | 2,455 | $40,000,000 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,601-1,700) | 1,695 | $115,078,260 |
| Leggiest Movies | 48 | 13.20 |
See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | March 30th, 1984 (Wide) by 20th Century Fox |
| International Releases: | March 14th, 2024 (Limited) (New Zealand) |
| Video Release: | August 29th, 2006 by Fox Home Entertainment |
| MPAA Rating: | PG |
| Running Time: | 106 minutes |
| Franchise: | Romancing the Stone |
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| Keywords: | Treasure Hunters, Chase Adventure, Writing and Writers, Romance, Hostage, Rescue |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Adventure |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | El Corazon Producciones |
| Production Countries: | United States, Mexico |
| Languages: | English |
Ranking on other Records and Milestones
| Record | Rank | Amount | Chart Date | Days In Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Day (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) | 181 | $14,119,684 | May 25, 1984 | 59 |
| Easter (All Movies, 3-Day) | 176 | $5,686,311 | Apr 20, 1984 | 24 |
| Easter (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) | 86 | $19,817,465 | Apr 20, 1984 | 24 |