The Accidental Tourist (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1988, The Accidental Tourist is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Lawrence Kasdan, running about 121 minutes.
What it’s 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’s in it. The Accidental Tourist stars William Hurt as Macon Leary, Kathleen Turner as Sarah Leary, Geena Davis as Muriel Pritchett and Amy Wright as Rose Leary, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Accidental Tourist has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $32.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Accidental Tourist page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Accidental Tourist tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Accidental Tourist (1988)?
- In US, The Accidental Tourist is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Accidental Tourist worth watching?
- The Accidental Tourist holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Accidental Tourist?
- The Accidental Tourist stars William Hurt, Kathleen Turner, Geena Davis, Amy Wright and David Ogden Stiers.
- When was The Accidental Tourist released?
- The Accidental Tourist was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.