The Accidental Tourist (1988)
Average Rating: 7.1/10
Reviews Counted: 28
Fresh: 22 | Rotten: 6
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Critic Reviews: 2
Fresh: 1 | Rotten: 1
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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
Dec 23, 1988 Wide
Jun 1, 2004
Warner Home Video
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Cast
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William Hurt
Macon Leary -
Kathleen Turner
Sarah Leary -
Geena Davis
Muriel Pritchett -
Amy Wright
Rose -
David Ogden Stiers
Porter Leary -
Ed Begley Jr
Charles Leary -
Bill Pullman
Julian -
Robert Hy Gorman
Alexander Pritchett -
Bradley Mott
Mr. Loomis -
Seth Granger
Ethan -
Amanda Houck
Debbie -
Caroline Houck
Dorrie -
London Nelson
Caroline -
Gregory Gouyer
Paris boy -
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Donald Neal
2nd Morgue Detective -
Peggy Converse
Mrs. Barrett -
Maureen Kerrigan
Laura Canfield -
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Paul Williamson
London Hotel Manager -
Walter Sparrow
Hot Dog Vendor -
Todd Adelman
Macons Doctor -
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David Q. Combs
Minister -
Jon Kasdan
Boy at Doctor's Office -
Thomas Paolucci
Taunting Boy -
Neana N. Collins
Taunting Girl -
Roland Riallot
Paris Cab Driver -
Audrey R. Rapoport
Girl on Plane -
Aaron Michael Lacey
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All Critics (33) | Top Critics (5) | Fresh (23) | Rotten (7) | DVD (14)
The film tries so hard to be funny, but ends up feeling like a rejected Woody ALlen script idea.
A mature, well-made film for teens and adults.
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.
A genuinely beautiful and human story out of the Hollywood mills. Subtly amazing work from all concerned.
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.
Beautifully-acted comedy-drama that doesn't overdose on its quirks.
Audience Reviews for The Accidental Tourist
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William Hurt and Kathleen Turner play a couple who's child passes away which places a lot of strain on the marriage. The couple divorces and in comes an off the wall lady into his ife (Geena Davis). She re introduces a new passon in his life...Geena Davis won the Oscar for the Best Supporting Actress and rightfully so.
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