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The Accidental Tourist

1988·Movie
2h 1min·PG
65
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Big heart, striking style, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Profoundly sad and romantic

Much of it is about family.

  • Melancholy9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Romance8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life, family, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout characters and performances

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

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.
Melancholy RomanceCharacter-Driven DramaEccentric CharactersFinding Love After LossEmotional ComplexityFamily DynamicsSlow BurnContemporary Setting

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Accidental Tourist legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Accidental Tourist worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 82%, and Metacritic 52). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Accidental Tourist rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is The Accidental Tourist?

2 h 1 min

The Accidental Tourist runs 2 h 1 min.

Is The Accidental Tourist based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Accidental Tourist?

Critics67
Audiences65

Yes. Critics average 67 and audiences 65 out of 100, so both groups see The Accidental Tourist much the same way.

What language is The Accidental Tourist in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Accidental Tourist?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Accidental Tourist in 67 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for The Accidental Tourist, including Did You Think I Can't Feel?, Replacement Goldfish, Oven Logic.