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

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)

Trailer

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