Sommersby
1993, English. Directed by Jon Amiel.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 444 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Sommersby
Sommersby is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Cast & crew
- Jon AmielDirector
- Jodie FosterLaurel Sommersby
- Richard GereJohn Robert Sommersby / Horace Townsend
- Bill PullmanOrin Meecham
- James Earl JonesJudge Barry Conrad Issacs
- Lanny FlahertyBuck
- William WindomReverend Powell
- Wendell WellmanTravis
- Brett KelleyLittle Rob
- Clarice TaylorEsther
- Frankie FaisonJoseph
- R. Lee ErmeyDick Mead
- Richard HamiltonDoc Evans
Details
- Released
- 5 February 1993
- Country
- France, United States of America
- Written by
- Sarah Kernochan
- Budget
- $30M
- Box office
- $140M
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What Sommersby is based on
Sommersby is based on The Return of Martin Guerre, a 1983 film.
Film · 1983
The Return of Martin Guerre
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Sommersby: quick answers
Is Sommersby worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 444 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Sommersby?
Sommersby runs 109 minutes (1h 49m).
Does Sommersby have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Sommersby. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Sommersby parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Sommersby is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Sommersby on?
Sommersby is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Sommersby?
If you liked Sommersby, try Intrusion, Rear Window, Dragonwyck.
Who directed Sommersby?
Sommersby (1993) was directed by Jon Amiel and stars Jodie Foster, Richard Gere, Bill Pullman.
What is Sommersby based on?
Sommersby is based on The Return of Martin Guerre, a 1983 film.