# The Accidental Tourist (1988)

> A bereaved travel writer is jolted out of emotional numbness when an exuberant dog trainer complicates his fragile marriage and carefully ordered life.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/19362

## Facts

- Runtime: 121 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance
- Director: Lawrence Kasdan
- Cast: William Hurt, Kathleen Turner, Geena Davis, Amy Wright, David Ogden Stiers, Ed Begley Jr., Bill Pullman, Robert Hy Gorman
- TMDB rating: 6.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094606/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: melancholic, wistful, witty, quiet evening, reflective weekend

## Synopsis

A travel writer's life takes unexpected turns as he navigates love and loss.

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