The Accidental Tourist
“Macon Leary was set in his ways. The way he lived, thought and worked. He imagined it would always be like that. Until an unusual woman showed him the way it could be.”
Synopsis
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.
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The Accidental Tourist (1988) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-11-30
Top Cast
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William Hurt
Macon Leary
Kathleen Turner
Sarah Leary
Geena Davis
Muriel Pritchett
Amy Wright
Rose Leary
David Ogden Stiers
Porter Leary
Ed Begley Jr.
Charles Leary
Bill Pullman
Julian Hedge
Robert Hy Gorman
Alexander
Bradley Mott
Lucas Loomis
Seth Granger
Ethan
Amanda Houck
Debbie
Caroline Houck
Dorrie
London Nelson
Caroline
Gregory Gouyer
Paris Boy
Bill Lee Brown
Morgue Detective #1
Donald Neal
Morgue Detective #2
Peggy Converse
Mrs. Barrett
Maureen Kerrigan
Laura Canfield
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 23, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$32.6M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lawrence Kasdan
- Screenplay & Story
- Lawrence Kasdan, Frank Galati
- Original Score
- John Williams
- Original Title
- The Accidental Tourist
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Worldwide Gross
- $32.6M
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lawrence Kasdan
Lawrence Kasdan, Frank Galati, Anne Tyler
John Williams
John Bailey
Carol Littleton
Michael Grillo, John Malkovich, Charles Okun, Phyllis Carlyle, Lawrence Kasdan
Department Leadership Roster
Lawrence Kasdan
Director
Michael Grillo
Producer
John Williams
Original Music Composer
Bo Welch
Production Design
Ruth Myers
Costume Design
Lawrence Kasdan
Screenplay
Charles Okun
Producer
Frank Galati
Screenplay
Lawrence Kasdan
Producer
Carol Littleton
Editor
John Bailey
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Accidental Tourist
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Accidental Tourist about?
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.
Who directed The Accidental Tourist?
The Accidental Tourist was directed by Lawrence Kasdan.
Who stars in The Accidental Tourist?
The principal cast of The Accidental Tourist includes William Hurt, Kathleen Turner, Geena Davis, Amy Wright, David Ogden Stiers.
When was The Accidental Tourist released and how long is it?
The Accidental Tourist was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 2h 1m.
How much did The Accidental Tourist make at the box office?
The Accidental Tourist grossed $32.6M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Accidental Tourist?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Accidental Tourist was composed by John Williams.
Is The Accidental Tourist based on a book or true story?
The Accidental Tourist is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Anne Tyler".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Accidental Tourist?
The Accidental Tourist holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).