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The Accidental Tourist (1988)

Movie ★ 6.3 121 min

Comedy Drama Romance

After the death of his son, travel writer Macon Leary seems to be sleep walking through life. Macon's wife is having similar problems. They separate, and Macon meets a strange, outgoing woman who brings him 'back down to earth', but his wife soon thinks their marriage is still worth another try.

Lawrence Kasdan Director

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Quick facts

Released
December 23, 1988
Runtime
121 min
Rating
PG
Box office
$32.6M
IMDb
tt0094606
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Themes

Cast

William Hurt William Hurt Macon Leary Kathleen Turner Kathleen Turner Sarah Leary Geena Davis Geena Davis Muriel Pritchett Amy Wright Amy Wright Rose Leary David Ogden Stiers David Ogden Stiers Porter Leary Ed Begley Jr. Ed Begley Jr. Charles Leary Bill Pullman Bill Pullman Julian Hedge Robert Hy Gorman Robert Hy Gorman Alexander Bradley Mott Bradley Mott Lucas Loomis Seth Granger Ethan Amanda Houck Debbie Caroline Houck Dorrie London Nelson Caroline Gregory Gouyer Paris Boy Bill Lee Brown Bill Lee Brown Morgue Detective #1 Donald Neal Morgue Detective #2 Peggy Converse Peggy Converse Mrs. Barrett Maureen Kerrigan Laura Canfield

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Accidental Tourist about?
After the death of his son, travel writer Macon Leary seems to be sleep walking through life. Macon's wife is having similar problems. They separate, and Macon meets a strange, outgoing woman who brings him 'back down to earth', but his wife soon thinks their marriage is still worth another try.
Who directed The Accidental Tourist?
The Accidental Tourist was directed by Lawrence Kasdan.
Who stars in The Accidental Tourist?
The Accidental Tourist stars William Hurt, Kathleen Turner, Geena Davis, Amy Wright.
When was The Accidental Tourist released?
The Accidental Tourist is a 1988 comedy, drama, romance film.
Where can I watch The Accidental Tourist?
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