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| Directed by | Lawrence Kasdan |
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| Based on | The Accidental Tourist by Anne Tyler |
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| Cinematography | John Bailey |
| Edited by | Carol Littleton |
| Music by | John Williams |
| Distributed by | Warner Bros. |
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Running time | 121 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $15 million |
| Box office | $32.6 million |
The Accidental Tourist is a 1988 American romantic drama film directed and co-produced by Lawrence Kasdan, from a screenplay by Frank Galati and Kasdan, based on the 1985 novel by Anne Tyler. The film stars William Hurt, Kathleen Turner and Geena Davis in leading roles, with Bill Pullman and Amy Wright in supporting roles.
The Accidental Tourist tells the story of Macon Leary (Hurt), a travel writer struggling to cope with the sudden death of his son and the breakdown of his marriage to Sarah (Turner). As he retreats into his solitary life, Muriel Pritchett (Davis), an eccentric dog trainer, helps him rediscover love and a 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 3 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.