Sommersby 1993

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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.

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

Director:

Jon Amiel

Writer:

Sarah Kernochan, Nicholas Meyer, Anthony Shaffer, Daniel Vigne, Jean-Claude Carrière

Genres:

Drama,Thriller,Mystery,Romance

Release Date:

1993 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

109 min

MMPA Rating:

PG-13

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

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Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

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Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

Nell Minow
Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

Nell Minow
Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Sommersby

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

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

Karen Kirschenbauer

as Mrs. Evans

Carter McNeese

as Storekeeper Wilson

Dean Whitworth

as Tom Clemmons

Stephanie Weaver

as Mrs. Bundy

Muse Watson

as Drifter #1

Paul Austin

as KKK #1 / Folsom

Frank Hoyt Taylor

as KKK #2

Doug Sloan

as Marshall #2

Ray McKinnon

as Lawyer Webb

Maury Chaykin

as Lawyer Dawson

Richard Lineback

as Timothy Fry

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