Sommersby (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1993, Sommersby is a thriller, drama, mystery and romance film directed by Jon Amiel, running about 109 minutes. “She knew his face. His touch. His voice. She knew everything about him ... But the truth.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. Sommersby stars Jodie Foster as Laurel Sommersby, Richard Gere as John Robert Sommersby / Horace Townsend, Bill Pullman as Orin Meecham and James Earl Jones as Judge Barry Conrad Issacs, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Sommersby has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $140.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sommersby page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sommersby tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sommersby (1993)?
- In US, Sommersby is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sommersby worth watching?
- Sommersby holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, mystery and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sommersby?
- Sommersby stars Jodie Foster, Richard Gere, Bill Pullman, James Earl Jones and Lanny Flaherty.
- When was Sommersby released?
- Sommersby was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.