The Accidental Tourist (1988)
- Directed by
- Lawrence Kasdan
- Genre
- drama film, romance film
- Country
- United States
- Runtime
- 2h 01m
- Rated
- PG
- Rating
- 6.3 of 10 from 259 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
A travel writer retreats into a quiet routine after his son dies and his marriage falls apart. An unconventional dog trainer pulls him out of his grief and helps him find love again.
melancholicgentleslow-pacedunderstatedwistfulpoignantobservationaltenderhopeful
What happens
The Accidental Tourist is a 1988 American romantic comedy-drama film directed and co-produced by Lawrence Kasdan from a screenplay by Frank Galati and Kasdan, based on the 1985 novel of the same name by Anne Tyler. The film stars William Hurt, Kathleen Turner, and Geena Davis. Its plot follows a travel writer who is struggling to cope with the sudden death of his son and the breakdown of his marriage. As he retreats into his solitary life, an eccentric dog trainer helps him rediscover love and his sense of purpose. The Accidental Tourist was released on December 23, 1988, to critical acclaim, with praise for its thoughtful exploration of grief and performances of the cast, with high praise directed towards Davis' performance. The film emerged as a moderate commercial success at the box-office, grossing over $32.6 million worldwide against a budget of approximately $15 million. At the 61st Academy Awards, The Accidental Tourist received 4 nominations, including Best Picture, with Davis winning Best Supporting Actress. The film also won the New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Film, while also being nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Drama and the BAFTA Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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