Sommersby
“She knew his face. His touch. His voice. She knew everything about him ... But the truth.”
Set in the South just after the US Civil War, Laurel Sommersby is just managing to work the farm without her husband, believed killed in battle. By all accounts, Jack Sommersby was not a pleasant man, thus when he suddenly returns, Laurel has mixed emotions. It appears that Jack has changed a great deal, leading some people to believe that this is not actually Jack but an imposter. Laurel herself is unsure, but willing to take the man into her home, and perhaps later into her heart.
Where to watch Sommersby in United States
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Where is Sommersby streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Disney Plus, Rakuten TV | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Disney Plus, Joyn, Rakuten TV, Netzkino | maxdome Store, Freenet meinVOD |
| France | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Molotov TV | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Spain | Disney Plus | — |
| Brazil | Disney Plus | — |
| Japan | Disney Plus | — |
| South Korea | Disney Plus | — |
About Sommersby
Sommersby is a 1993 English-language drama, thriller and mystery film directed by Jon Amiel. The cast is led by Jodie Foster, Richard Gere, Bill Pullman. It has a runtime of 1h 49m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 400 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Sommersby was produced by Regency Enterprises, Alcor Films, and Le Studio Canal+ and made in France and United States of America. It was released on February 5, 1993, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $30 million, it went on to gross $140 million worldwide.
- Director
- Jon Amiel
- Writers
- Sarah Kernochan
- Release date
- February 5, 1993
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, United States of America
- Budget
- $30 million
- Box office
- $140 million
- Production
- Regency Enterprises, Alcor Films, Le Studio Canal+
Sommersby cast & crew
Sommersby was directed by Jon Amiel and written by Sarah Kernochan.
The cast features Jodie Foster as Laurel Sommersby, Richard Gere as John Robert Sommersby / Horace Townsend, Bill Pullman as Orin Meecham, James Earl Jones as Judge Barry Conrad Issacs, Lanny Flaherty as Buck, and William Windom as Reverend Powell.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Danny Elfman, cinematography is by Philippe Rousselot, and it was produced by Richard Gere and Maggie Wilde.
Is Sommersby worth watching?
Sommersby holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 426 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 49m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, thriller, and mystery, Sommersby is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Sommersby
Sommersby isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of Sommersby
Jodie Foster
Laurel Sommersby
Richard Gere
John Robert Sommersby / Horace Townsend
Bill Pullman
Orin Meecham
James Earl Jones
Judge Barry Conrad Issacs
Lanny Flaherty
Buck
William Windom
Reverend Powell
Wendell Wellman
Travis
Brett Kelley
Little Rob
Clarice Taylor
Esther
Frankie Faison
Joseph
R. Lee Ermey
Dick Mead
Richard Hamilton
Doc Evans
Sommersby — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Sommersby in United States?
Sommersby is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Sommersby in?
Sommersby is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Sommersby?
Sommersby runs 1 hours 49 minutes (109 minutes).
▸What is Sommersby rated?
Sommersby is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 426 ratings.
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