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The Tourist

The Tourist is a 2010 American romantic thriller film directed by Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck and starring Angelina Jolie and Johnny Depp.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

The Tourist is a 2010 American romantic thriller film directed by Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck and starring Angelina Jolie and Johnny Depp. It is a remake of the 2005 French film Anthony Zimmer and follows an American tourist drawn into an international criminal plot while travelling in Europe. The film was released by Columbia Pictures and grossed about US$278.8 million worldwide against a reported US$100 million budget.

Plot

The film centres on an American teacher and tourist who becomes entangled in a dangerous web of deception after meeting a mysterious woman in Europe. Criminals and law enforcement believe he is connected to a missing man involved in the theft of mob money.

Production

The Tourist was co-written and directed by Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck and produced by GK Films. It was made as a remake of Anthony Zimmer, with a reported budget of US$100 million.

Release and box office

The film was released in 2010 and distributed in most countries by Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions through Columbia Pictures. It grossed approximately US$278.8 million worldwide.

Reception

The film received mixed-to-negative critical response, although it performed strongly at the box office relative to its budget.

Key facts

  • The Tourist is a 2010 American romantic thriller directed by Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck.
  • The film stars Angelina Jolie and Johnny Depp in the lead roles.
  • It is a remake of the 2005 French film Anthony Zimmer.
  • The film earned about US$278.8 million worldwide against a US$100 million budget.
  • The Tourist was distributed by Columbia Pictures in most territories.
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Canadian context

The Tourist was distributed in Canada through Columbia Pictures/Sony-affiliated channels and was released internationally, including in the Canadian market.

Frequently asked questions

What is The Tourist?
The Tourist is a 2010 American romantic thriller film directed by Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck.
Who stars in The Tourist?
The film stars Angelina Jolie and Johnny Depp, with Paul Bettany and Timothy Dalton in supporting roles.
Is The Tourist a remake?
Yes. It is a remake of the 2005 French film Anthony Zimmer.
How much did The Tourist earn at the box office?
It grossed about US$278.8 million worldwide.
What is the film's genre?
It is generally described as a romantic thriller.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Tourist_(2010_film)
    Supports: Director, cast, release year, remake status, production company, and worldwide box office.
  2. Encyclopaedia Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/topic/The-Tourist
    Supports: Identifies The Tourist as the 2010 film by Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck.
  3. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/tourist
    Supports: Synopsis, genre, release date, and broad classification as a mystery/thriller, action, romance film.
  4. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1243957/
    Supports: Release information and basic plot description.