The Accidental Tourist
William Hurt is a travel writer who hates to travel. He also isn't willing to open himself up to what life has to offer until he splits with his wife Kathleen Turner and starts seeing a kookie dog trainer played by Geena Davis. Davis won an Oscar for her performance as Muriel in this film adaptation of the novel by Anne Tyler. Also Oscar-nominated as Best Picture.
Year: 1988
Genre: Drama Romance, Romance, NYFCC Awards - Best Film, Best of the 1980s, Movies (1001 You Must See Before You Die)
Country: USA
Director: Lawrence Kasdan
Starring: William Hurt, Kathleen Turner, Geena Davis
Duration: 116 Minutes
Rating: PG - Contains sexual references.
6.8/10
Location in store: Drama Romance
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