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The Jewel of the Nile

1985Movie1 h 46 minPG

53
MediocreGoodWatch score
53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Summary

Joan Wilder is thrust back into a world of murder, chases, foreign intrigue... and love. This time out she's duped by a duplicitous Arab dignitary who brings her to the Middle East, ostensibly to write a book about his life.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Not for big ideas, tears or brutality.

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Directed by
Lewis Teague
Produced by
Michael Douglas

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Facts

August 1, 1985 · 1 h 46 min · PG

Released
August 1, 1985
Runtime
1 h 46 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Adventure, Action, Comedy, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
Arabic
Made in
United States
Budget
$25 million
Box office
$97 million
Available in
77 countries

Tropes

Deadly Dust Storm, Big Good, High Heel Hurt +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Jewel of the Nile?"

Questions about The Jewel of the Nile

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Jewel of the Nile?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Jewel of the Nile from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store. It streams in 53 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Jewel of the Nile worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53 (IMDb 6.1, Letterboxd 2.9 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 50%, and Metacritic 53).

Is The Jewel of the Nile a sequel?

  1. Romancing the Stone (1984)
  2. The Jewel of the Nile (1985)

Yes: it's movie 2 of 2 in its series, after Romancing the Stone (1984).

Is The Jewel of the Nile okay for kids?

PGViolenceStrong language

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is The Jewel of the Nile good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will The Jewel of the Nile make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (7 of 10) and situational comedy (6 of 10).

Was The Jewel of the Nile a box office hit?

Budget$25 million
Box office$97 million

Yes: it cost about $25 million to make and earned $97 million worldwide, 3.9 times its budget.