The adventure romantic comedy film 'Romancing the Stone' was released in the United States.
The film became a commercial success, grossing over $86 million worldwide on a budget of approximately $10 million.
Following the success of 'Romancing the Stone', the sequel 'The Jewel of the Nile' was released featuring the same leading characters and actors.
Joan Wilder, a romance novelist, receives a treasure map from her recently deceased sister, which prompts her journey to Colombia.
Joan travels from New York to Colombia to find her sister's kidnapped husband and the treasure described in the map.
Joan meets Jack Colton, a charming fortune hunter, who agrees to help her navigate the dangerous jungle and find the treasure.
Joan and Jack are pursued by mercenaries hired by the villain but manage to escape several dangerous situations together.
Joan and Jack locate the emerald described in the map deep in the jungle, facing various obstacles and traps.
Ralph, Joan's toxic fiancé, appears and kidnaps Joan to coerce her into marrying him, complicating the situation.
Jack rescues Joan from Ralph and helps her realize her independence and feelings.
Joan and Jack successfully escape the jungle with the emerald, evading mercenaries and the dangerous terrain.
Joan publicly rejects Ralph and embraces her new life and romance with Jack.
