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Where to watch Sommersby (1993) tonight

Sommersby (1993) runs 1 h 49 min, is rated PG-13 in the US and averages 6.4 from 443 TMDB members. 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…

Runtime
1 h 49 min — ends 9:49 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
PG-13 (US)
Genres
Drama, Thriller, Mystery, Romance
Released
February 5, 1993
TMDB rating
6.4 / 10 from 443 votes
Director
Jon Amiel
Starring
Jodie Foster, Richard Gere, Bill Pullman, James Earl Jones
Language
English
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and Thriller reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Amazon Prime Video (subscription), Amazon Prime Video with Ads (subscription), YouTube Free (free with ads), Plex (free with ads).

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How long is Sommersby?
Sommersby is 1 h 49 min long (109 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:49 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Sommersby rated?
Sommersby is rated PG-13 in the US.
Is Sommersby a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Thriller reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream Sommersby?
In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Amazon Prime Video (subscription), Amazon Prime Video with Ads (subscription), YouTube Free (free with ads), Plex (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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