The Summer of Ben Tyler
1996, English. Directed by Arthur Allan Seidelman.
Set early during World War II, the film has a lot to say about love, honor, relationships, commitment and power. Keeping their promise to their dying black housekeeper, a white family takes in her teenage mentally-slow son. The movie details the joys and conflicts the family faces as a result of their decision.
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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The Summer of Ben Tyler is streaming on fuboTV, Philo, and Hallmark+ in India.
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Cast & crew
- Arthur Allan SeidelmanDirector
- James WoodsTemple Rayburn
- Elizabeth McGovernCelia Rayburn
- Len CariouSpencer Maitland
- Julia McIlvaineNell Rayburn
- Kevin IsolaJunius Maitland
- Clifton JamesChief Sam Thompkins
- Anita GilletteSuellen
- Charles MattocksBen Tyler
- Millie PerkinsDoris
- Jack GilpinCarter Glenn
- Novella NelsonRosetta Tyler
- Mary Lucy BivinsCast
Details
- Released
- 15 December 1996
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Robert Inman
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How long is The Summer of Ben Tyler?
The Summer of Ben Tyler runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Does The Summer of Ben Tyler have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Summer of Ben Tyler on?
The Summer of Ben Tyler is streaming on fuboTV, Philo, and Hallmark+ in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Summer of Ben Tyler?
If you liked The Summer of Ben Tyler, try The Lords of Discipline, Pinky, Rosewood.
Who directed The Summer of Ben Tyler?
The Summer of Ben Tyler (1996) was directed by Arthur Allan Seidelman and stars James Woods, Elizabeth McGovern, Len Cariou.