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The Accidental Tourist (1988)

English romance film directed by Lawrence Kasdan

PGUS

Rated PG in the US

Parental guidance suggested: some material may not be suitable for children.

Runtime
2h 1m 121 min
Released
23 December 1988
Language
English

Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.

The Accidental Tourist has a runtime of 2 hours 1 minute (121 min). In the US it is rated PG. The English film released on 23 December 1988. It is directed by Lawrence Kasdan and stars William Hurt, Kathleen Turner and Geena Davis.

Cast and crew

Cinematography
John Bailey
Production
Warner Bros. Entertainment, Warner Bros. Pictures
Distribution
Warner Bros. Entertainment, Netflix

Box office, awards and more

Budget
$15 million
Box office
$32.63 million
Award
Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress
Based on
The Accidental Tourist
Set in
Baltimore
Filmed in
Paris, Baltimore

Release and where to watch

In theatres
23 December 1988
On OTT
Netflix date not announced

Can children watch it?

Fine for most children, but parents may want to check it first. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.

Questions people ask

What is the runtime of The Accidental Tourist?

The Accidental Tourist has a runtime of 2 hours 1 minute, or 121 min.

When did The Accidental Tourist release?

The Accidental Tourist released on 23 December 1988.

Who directed The Accidental Tourist?

The Accidental Tourist is directed by Lawrence Kasdan.

Who is in the cast of The Accidental Tourist?

The cast of The Accidental Tourist includes William Hurt, Kathleen Turner, Geena Davis, Amy Wright, Bill Pullman and David Ogden Stiers.

Where can I watch The Accidental Tourist online?

The Accidental Tourist streams on Netflix.

How much did The Accidental Tourist earn at the box office?

The Accidental Tourist grossed $32.63 million on a budget of $15 million.

What is The Accidental Tourist rated in the US?

The Accidental Tourist is rated PG by the Motion Picture Association.

Is The Accidental Tourist based on a true story or a book?

The Accidental Tourist is based on The Accidental Tourist.

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Updated 8 November 2026 by Pragati. Cast and crew from Wikidata. Found a mistake? Tell us.