Sommersby
- Drama
- Thriller
- Mystery
- Romance
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 1993 drama-thriller set in the post-Civil War South, following a woman whose supposedly deceased husband mysteriously returns—but his transformation raises questions about whether he is who he claims to be. The film explores themes of identity, redemption, and romance as Laurel Sommersby navigates doubt and desire amid her community's suspicion.
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Wide release in United States · Rated PG-13
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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- Karen KirschenbauerMrs. Evans
- Carter McNeeseStorekeeper Wilson
- Dean WhitworthTom Clemmons
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Sommersby — frequently asked
When was Sommersby released?
Sommersby was released on February 5, 1993.
What is Sommersby about?
The film follows Laurel Sommersby, a widow struggling to maintain her farm in the post-Civil War South, who is shocked when a man claiming to be her supposedly dead husband Jack returns. As he reveals a dramatically changed personality and character, questions arise about his true identity.
What genres does Sommersby belong to?
Sommersby is a drama, thriller, mystery, and romance film.
Is Sommersby still available to watch?
Yes, Sommersby is a completed film from 1993 and is available through various streaming and rental platforms.
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