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Voyageur malgré lui

Original title: The Accidental Tourist
  • 1988
  • Tous publics
  • 2h 1m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
18K
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Voyageur malgré lui (1988)
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Quirky ComedyRomantic ComedyComedyDramaRomance

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

  • Director
    • Lawrence Kasdan
  • Writers
    • Anne Tyler
    • Frank Galati
    • Lawrence Kasdan
  • Stars
    • William Hurt
    • Kathleen Turner
    • Geena Davis
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.7/10
    18K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Lawrence Kasdan
    • Writers
      • Anne Tyler
      • Frank Galati
      • Lawrence Kasdan
    • Stars
      • William Hurt
      • Kathleen Turner
      • Geena Davis
    • 120User reviews
    • 40Critic reviews
    • 52Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 4 wins & 11 nominations total

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    William Hurt
    William Hurt
    • Macon Leary
    Kathleen Turner
    Kathleen Turner
    • Sarah Leary
    Geena Davis
    Geena Davis
    • Muriel Pritchett
    Amy Wright
    Amy Wright
    • Rose Leary
    David Ogden Stiers
    David Ogden Stiers
    • Porter Leary
    Ed Begley Jr.
    Ed Begley Jr.
    • Charles Leary
    Bill Pullman
    Bill Pullman
    • Julian Hedge
    Robert Hy Gorman
    Robert Hy Gorman
    • Alexander
    • (as Robert Gorman)
    Bradley Mott
    • Lucas Loomis
    Seth Granger
    • Ethan
    Amanda Houck
    • Debbie
    Caroline Houck
    • Dorrie
    London Nelson
    • Caroline
    Gregory Gouyer
    • Paris Boy
    Bill Lee Brown
    Bill Lee Brown
    • Morgue Detective #1
    • (as W.H. Brown)
    Donald Neal
    • Morgue Detective #2
    Peggy Converse
    • Mrs. Barrett
    Maureen Kerrigan
    • Laura Canfield
    • Director
      • Lawrence Kasdan
    • Writers
      • Anne Tyler
      • Frank Galati
      • Lawrence Kasdan
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    9reignsong

    Hurt's performance a minimalist masterpiece

    Hurt expresses more with the slightest movement on his face than most actors do with pages of dialogue. An achingly beautiful portrait of a man trapped within himself, struggling at once to stay in and get out
    6siciliankan

    Geena Davis's first accident...

    From The Accidental Tourist to Accidental Hero a few years later, both underrated films, Geena Davis plays an almost cameo part to the lead of William Hurt, a travel writer whose marriage falls apart due to the death of their son in a robbery. The script is carefully written - it is difficult to write about loss and divorce in a sympathetic but entertaining way. Geena Davis steals the show though even if her efforts are at the start in vain. With Kathleen Turner as well, the cast is very strong and as an ensemble piece is well worth watching if on, but it is a small drama that could well have been a TV movie and whilst I appreciated watching it is not one I would go out of my way to recommend to others.
    10Greensleeves

    Superb Movie with lots of food for thought.

    This is a wonderful film by Lawrence Kasdan about a man who withdraws from his relationships with other people (and the world) after a terrible family tragedy. William Hurt plays the character of 'Macon', a man who writes books for people who don't want to travel and has become as grey and dull as his suit. His wife Sarah (the vibrant Kathleen Turner) separates from him and after an accident he goes to live with his family who live a life organised by his sister, Rose (Amy Wright) and settles into a dull routine. Even his dog seems to be turning against him, then he meets Muriel (Geena Davis) when boarding his dog and she not only teaches the dog new tricks but also shows Macon that his ways can be changed too. William Hurt gives a truly marvellous performance as a man who has given up on life and has become almost catatonic. This is a film that gets better with each subsequent viewing, containing much food for thought especially for anyone that wishes for a 'safe' and 'planned' life. The wonderful dreamlike score is by John Williams and it was nominated for an Oscar amongst many nominations for this film. Thankfully this outstanding movie is now available on DVD and in the correct viewing format.
    10MarieGabrielle

    Never let yourself be lulled into a false sense of security, says Hurt

    as he writes his travel column. His column is a metaphor for being the "passive observer" who travels and critiques places, but never truly appreciates them...not until Geena Davis comes along, at any rate.

    Hurt plays Macon Leary, a man who has existed, but not truly experienced life. Kathleen Turner is the estranged wife, due to the accidental death of their young son, a tragedy which causes Hurt to withdraw. As another reviewer mentioned, one should watch this excellent film several times, as there is much innuendo and insight into human behavior. Bill Pullman portrays Hurt's publisher, who is amused and intrigued by his eccentric family.

    What a cast! Ed Begley Jr., Amy Wright, Hurt and David Ogden Stiers are all siblings (over age 40), who still live in their grandmother's house, complete with 1930's wallpaper, a pantry that is alphabetically organized by the sister, and a phone that is never answered because they "don't need it". Pullman is priceless as he visits Hurt for dinner, and falls in love with Rose (Amy Wright) for her old-fashioned persona.

    Macon's dog is comic relief, but also the liaison with Geena Davis, an offbeat dog-trainer. She is quite good, and insinuates her way into Macon's ordered world. She is a single mother struggling, and Robert Hy Gorman is excellent as her young son, Alexander. Macon finds himself growing attached to Davis, her son, and her wayward life. He helps the son with schoolwork, and realizes he can still be open to new relationships. Even after all the tragedy.

    Kathleen Turner attempts reconciliation,and offers Macon a stable ordered life of commonality. Davis offers instability, excitement and unpredictability. Which will he choose? This is not just a romantic drama, it is a serious character study about control, relationships, and difficult choices. It is one of the few films in which the difficulties of marriage are sensitively addressed, and the acting is superb.
    8filmquestint

    Deeply Hurting

    William Hurt gives one of the most intensely interior performances on record. He is indescribable moving. His emotional paralysis becomes the palpitating centre of this gorgeous Lawrence Kasdan film. I saw the film, when it first come out, on a big huge screen that allowed me the strangely unique privilege of entering a man's soul. In the surface, nothing. Less than nothing, William Hurt floats through his daily existence, surrounded by his quirky family, his wounded, distant ex wife but first and foremost, his impenetrable loneliness. The character never utters a word who could confirm that, and yet is there, ever present, if you look deep, deep into his eyes. The scene in which he almost lets himself go in Geena Davis's arms is as cathartic as anything I've ever seen in any modern American movie. A couple of days ago I saw it again on a normal TV screen and all of the above wasn't there. Still a gorgeous film, a funny, melancholic romantic comedy but what about the interior masterpiece of William Hurt's performance? Gone. Did I imagine the whole emotional ride? Possible but unlikely. I took my VHS copy to a friend's house with a phenomenal home entertainment centre and a massive screen. William Hurt's performance was back. His is a performance conceived and designed for the big screen. One hundred per cent cinematic. The TV screen is far too small to allow us into a man's soul. If you haven't seen it I urge you to see it but in a big screen, the biggest you can find. Now let me leave you with this little tip. Look into William Hurt's eyes when he is in the taxi in Paris and sees the boy, who reminds him of his own son, walking down the street. It is the best performances by an actor in one of my favourite film moments of all time.

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    • Trivia
      While filming La Mouche (1986), Geena Davis was reading the novel on which this film was based. In fact, she would read it to Jeff Goldblum while he went through the hours-long process of having prosthetic make-up applied to his body. Goldblum also appeared in Lawrence Kasdan's earlier films, Les Copains d'abord (1983) and Silverado (1985).
    • Goofs
      After returning from England, Macon reaches into his pocket for his keys twice.
    • Quotes

      Macon: I'm beginning to think that maybe it's not just how much you love someone. Maybe what matters is who you are when you're with them.

    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: Working Girl/I'm Gonna Git You Sucka/Rain Man/Torch Song Trilogy/Haunted Summer (1988)
    • Soundtracks
      I'M GONNA LASSO SANTA CLAUS
      Written by Frankie Adams and 'Wilbur Jones'

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    • Release date
      • April 5, 1989 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Accidental Tourist
    • Filming locations
      • 324 Hawthorne Road, Roland Park, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
    • Production company
      • Warner Bros.
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $32,632,093
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $97,578
      • Dec 26, 1988
    • Gross worldwide
      • $32,632,093
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 1 minute
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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