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The Accidental Tourist

1988Movie2 h 1 minPG

ComedyDrama
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic526.8Rotten Tomatoes82%60%

A profoundly sad, romantic comedy movie about everyday modern life and family, with standout characters.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

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Story

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.

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.

Feels like

  • Melancholy Romance
  • Character-Driven Drama
  • Eccentric Characters
  • Finding Love After Loss
  • Emotional Complexity
  • Family Dynamics
  • Slow Burn
  • Contemporary Setting

Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Lawrence Kasdan
Written by
Lawrence Kasdan, Frank Galati
Produced by
Lawrence Kasdan, Michael Grillo, Charles Okun
Music by
John Williams

Everyone

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Facts

December 23, 1988 · 2 h 1 min · PG

Released
December 23, 1988
Runtime
2 h 1 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Box office
$33 million
Available in
67 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Did You Think I Can't Feel?, Replacement Goldfish, Oven Logic +9

  • Did You Think I Can't Feel?
  • Replacement Goldfish
  • Oven Logic
  • Unreliable Narrator
  • No Antagonist
  • He Cleans Up Nicely
  • Black Sheep
  • Empty Shell
  • Identifying the Body
  • Revenge
  • Drives Like Crazy
  • May–December Romance

12 of 29 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Accidental Tourist?"

Questions about The Accidental Tourist

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Accidental Tourist?

The RokuKanopyFandango at Home FreePlexTubi TV

In the United States, The Accidental Tourist is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is The Accidental Tourist worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 82%, and Metacritic 52).

Is The Accidental Tourist okay for kids?

PG

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is The Accidental Tourist good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will The Accidental Tourist make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

What tropes does The Accidental Tourist use?

Did You Think I Can't Feel?Replacement GoldfishOven LogicUnreliable NarratorNo AntagonistHe Cleans Up NicelyBlack SheepEmpty ShellIdentifying the BodyRevengeDrives Like CrazyMay–December Romanceand 17 more

TV Tropes lists 29 tropes for it, including Did You Think I Can't Feel?, Replacement Goldfish, and Oven Logic.