The Accidental Tourist

The Accidental Tourist

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.

PG 1988 · 121 min · ★ 6.3 · Comedy, Drama, Romance

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.

Directed by Lawrence Kasdan · Written by Lawrence Kasdan

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William Hurt Macon Leary
Kathleen Turner Sarah Leary
Geena Davis Muriel Pritchett
Amy Wright Rose Leary
David Ogden Stiers Porter Leary
Ed Begley Jr. Charles Leary
Bill Pullman Julian Hedge
Robert Hy Gorman Alexander
Bradley Mott Lucas Loomis
Seth Granger Ethan
Amanda Houck Debbie
Caroline Houck Dorrie

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