The Accidental Tourist (1988)
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79% of critics liked it
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56% of users liked it
(5,909 ratings)
Director Lawrence Kasdan and Frank Galati adapted their screenplay for The Accidental Tourist from Anne Tyler's novel. William Hurt plays Macon Leary, a well-known "travel advisor" headquartered in Baltimore. The tragic death of Leary's son causes him to withdraw from the world,… More Director Lawrence Kasdan and Frank Galati adapted their screenplay for The Accidental Tourist from Anne Tyler's novel. William Hurt plays Macon Leary, a well-known "travel advisor" headquartered in Baltimore. The tragic death of Leary's son causes him to withdraw from the world, which in turn prompts his wife (Kathleen Turner) to walk out on him. Recuperating from a broken leg, Leary moves in with his sister (Amy Wright) and brothers (Ed Begley Jr., David Ogden Stiers)-staid middle-aged intellectuals all. Discipline problems with his dead son's dog lead Leary to hire flaky professional dogwalker/trainer Muriel Pritchett (Geena Davis, who won an Oscar for her performance). The only non-uptight person within shouting distance, Muriel begins to melt Leary's self-protective shell. Once his wife realizes that she has some competition, she makes moves to get him back. But he has by now become accustomed to Muriel's unfettered lifestyle. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Directed By
- Lawrence Kasdan
- Written By
- Anne Tyler, Frank Galati, Lawrence Kasdan
- Genres
- Drama, Romance, Comedy
PG,
- In Theaters
- Dec 23, 1988 Wide
- Studio
- Warner Home Video
Critic Reviews
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Wesley Lovell, Cinema Sight
The film tries so hard to be funny, but ends up feeling like a rejected Woody ALlen script idea.
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Randy White, Common Sense Media
A mature, well-made film for teens and adults.
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Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com
Kasdan's film lacks the spirit of Tyler's novel; he seems to be the wrong director to translate the author's affectionate and humorous treatment of the characters. Fortunately, Geena Davis as the eccentric dog-walker elevates the otherwise morose mood.
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Gregory Weinkauf, ÜberCiné
A genuinely beautiful and human story out of the Hollywood mills. Subtly amazing work from all concerned.
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Nick Davis, Nick's Flick Picks
This is a warm movie told in the temperature of almost-recognizable life; it's a believable love story, joked up a bit but not too much.
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Cast
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William Hurt
as Macon Leary
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Kathleen Turner
as Sarah Leary
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Geena Davis
as Muriel Pritchett
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Amy Wright
as Rose
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David Ogden Stiers
as Porter Leary
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Ed Begley Jr
as Charles Leary
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Bill Pullman
as Julian
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Robert Hy Gorman
as Alexander Pritchett
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Bradley Mott
as Mr. Loomis
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Seth Granger
as Ethan
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Amanda Houck
as Debbie
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Caroline Houck
as Dorrie
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London Nelson
as Caroline
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Gregory Gouyer
as Paris boy
- Bill Lee Brown
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Donald Neal
as 2nd Morgue Detective
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Peggy Converse
as Mrs. Barrett
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Maureen Kerrigan
as Laura Canfield
- Jake Kasdan
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Paul Williamson
as London Hotel Manager
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Walter Sparrow
as Hot Dog Vendor
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Todd Adelman
as Macons Doctor
- Meg Kasdan
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David Q. Combs
as Minister
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Jon Kasdan
as Boy at Doctor's Office
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Thomas Paolucci
as Taunting Boy
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Neana N. Collins
as Taunting Girl
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Roland Riallot
as Paris Cab Driver
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Audrey R. Rapoport
as Girl on Plane
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Aaron Michael Lacey
as Restaurant Patron
