The Accidental Tourist

A quiet, wry study of a closed-off man slowly thawing, mixing gentle comedy with real sorrow and a hopeful lift.

Directed by

Lawrence Kasdan

Genres

Comedy, Drama, Romance

Starring

William Hurt, Kathleen Turner, Geena Davis

Tagline

Macon Leary was set in his ways. The way he lived, thought and worked. He imagined it would always be like that. Until an unusual woman showed him the way it could be.

Overview

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.

How it feels

Melancholic, warm, whimsical and cynical. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Grief, love, family, isolation

Content

Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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