Sommersby (1993)
Overview
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
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | Disney Plus | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | Disney Plus | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Ireland | Disney Plus | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | Disney Plus | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Germany | Disney Plus | maxdome, Freenet meinVOD | maxdome |
| France | HBO Max | — | YouTube |
| Spain | Disney Plus | — | — |
| Italy | Disney Plus | — | — |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Sommersby in 45 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Sommersby about?
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. Sommersby is a Drama, Thriller, Mystery, Romance movie, released on 1993-02-05, runtime 109 minutes.
Is Sommersby worth watching?
TMDB users rate Sommersby 6.4 out of 10 from 442 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Sommersby?
In the United States, Sommersby streams on Amazon Prime Video and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Jon Amiel
Cast
- 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
- William Windom as Reverend Powell
- Wendell Wellman as Travis
- Brett Kelley as Little Rob
- Clarice Taylor as Esther
- Frankie Faison as Joseph
- R. Lee Ermey as Dick Mead
- Richard Hamilton as Doc Evans
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Sources
Details and the 6.4/10 rating from Sommersby on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.