The Accidental Tourist (film)

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The Accidental Tourist
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Lawrence Kasdan
Screenplay by	Frank Galati Lawrence Kasdan
Based on	The Accidental Tourist by Anne Tyler
Produced by	Lawrence Kasdan Charles Okun Michael Grillo
Starring	William Hurt Kathleen Turner Geena Davis
Cinematography	John Bailey
Edited by	Carol Littleton
Music by	John Williams
Distributed by	Warner Bros.
Release date	December 23, 1988 (1988-12-23)
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 of the same name 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.