The Accidental Tourist
Seen it?1988 | 121 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It won an Oscar, though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Before Sunset or Something's Gotta Give, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 1 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
82% on Rotten Tomatoes, 52 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Won 1 Oscar: Academy Awards: Best Supporting Actress. Also nominated for 3 more Oscars, 2 Golden Globes and 1 BAFTA. Plus 3 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$33 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 121K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Lawrence Kasdan
- William HurtMacon Leary
- Kathleen TurnerSarah Leary
- Geena DavisMuriel Pritchett
- Amy WrightRose Leary
- David Ogden StiersPorter Leary
- Ed Begley Jr.Charles Leary
- Bill PullmanJulian Hedge
- Robert Hy GormanAlexander
- Bradley MottLucas Loomis
- Seth GrangerEthan