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IMDb rating 6.7
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Critic Philip Thomas
rated 10

Somehow, The Accidental Tourist manages to be both deeply sad and deeply funny.

Read full review at Empire
Jan Zinther
rated 10

Love this movie...touch7ng

1 year ago

Cast & Crew

Lawrence Kasdan
Director
Ed Begley Jr.
As Charles Leary
William Hurt
As Macon Leary
Bill Pullman
As Julian Hedge
David Ogden Stiers
As Porter Leary
Kathleen Turner
As Sarah Leary
Geena Davis
As Muriel Pritchett

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The Accidental Tourist is a heartwarming comedy-drama about a travel writer, Macon Leary, who struggles to find meaning in his life after the death of his son. His wife leaves him, and he meets a quirky dog trainer named Muriel who helps him learn to love again. Despite their differences, Macon finds himself drawn to Muriel's energetic and optimistic personality. As they spend more time together, Macon must choose between his old life and a new beginning with Muriel. The film features outstanding performances from William Hurt, Kathleen Turner, and Geena Davis, who won an Oscar for her role as Muriel.

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The Accidental Tourist was released in theaters on January 6, 1989.