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Sommersby

1993Movie1 h 49 minPG-13

DramaThriller
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Metacritic66–Rotten Tomatoes63%59%

A romantic, slow-burning drama movie about history and mystery.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Post-Civil War South
  • Identity and Deception
  • Mystery and Suspense
  • Romantic Drama
  • Social Commentary
  • Character-Driven
  • Historical Setting
  • Intrigue

Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by
Jon Amiel
Written by
Sarah Kernochan
Produced by
Arnon Milchan, Steven Reuther
Music by
Danny Elfman

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Facts

February 5, 1993 · 1 h 49 min · PG-13

Released
February 5, 1993
Runtime
1 h 49 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama, Thriller, Mystery, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
France, United States
Budget
$30 million
Box office
$140 million
Available in
57 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Tropes

Preferable Impersonator, Domestic Abuse, Becoming the Mask +9

  • Preferable Impersonator
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Becoming the Mask
  • Fake Identity Baggage
  • Canon Foreigner
  • A Fool for a Client
  • Foreign Remake
  • Star-Crossed Lovers
  • Gambling Brawl
  • Imposter Forgot One Detail
  • Dead Person Impersonation
  • Noble Confederate Soldier

12 of 27 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Sommersby?"

Questions about Sommersby

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Sommersby?

PrimeCriterionPlex

In the United States, Sommersby streams on Prime and Criterion, and it is free with ads on Plex. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 54 other countries.

Is Sommersby worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 63%, and Metacritic 66).

Is Sommersby okay for kids?

PG-13Violence

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is Sommersby good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Was Sommersby a box office hit?

Budget$30 million
Box office$140 million

Yes: it cost about $30 million to make and earned $140 million worldwide, 4.7 times its budget.

What tropes does Sommersby use?

Preferable ImpersonatorDomestic AbuseBecoming the MaskFake Identity BaggageCanon ForeignerA Fool for a ClientForeign RemakeStar-Crossed LoversGambling BrawlImposter Forgot One DetailDead Person ImpersonationNoble Confederate Soldierand 15 more

TV Tropes lists 27 tropes for it, including Preferable Impersonator, Domestic Abuse, and Becoming the Mask.