The Accidental Tourist

Name: The Accidental Tourist
Director: Lawrence Kasdan
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Released: 1988

1988

Lawrence Kasdan

1988·PG·

United States

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Metascore

An emotionally distant writer of travel guides must carry on with his life after his son is killed and his marriage crumbles.

Cast

William Hurt·Kathleen Turner·Geena Davis·Amy Wright

Producers

Phyllis Carlyle·Michael Grillo·Lawrence Kasdan·John Malkovich·Charles Okun

Languages

English

Major Awards

1 win · 6 nominations

Wins (1)

Best Picture

New York Film Critics Circle Awards (1988)

Best Film

Nominations (6)

Best Picture

Golden Globes, USA (1989)

Best Motion Picture - Drama

Academy Awards, USA (1989)

Best Picture

Lawrence KasdanMichael GrilloCharles Okun

Best Director

New York Film Critics Circle Awards (1988)

Best Director

Lawrence Kasdan

Best Screenplay

BAFTA Awards (1990)

Best Screenplay - Adapted

Lawrence KasdanFrank Galati

Writers Guild of America, USA (1989)

Best Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium

Lawrence KasdanFrank Galati

Critics' Awards

Cahiers du Cinéma (1989)

Best Film

Lawrence Kasdan