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
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 as Macon Leary, a middle-aged travel writer whose life and marriage have been shattered by the tragic death of his son. It also stars Kathleen Turner and Geena Davis.

The Accidental Tourist was theatrically released in the United States on December 23, 1988, by Warner Bros. Pictures. The film received critical acclaim and grossed over $32.6 million. It was nominated for four Academy Awards, including Best Picture, with Geena Davis winning Best Supporting Actress. It was also nominated for two Golden Globe Awards, including Best Motion Picture – Drama.