Sommersby
“She knew his face. His touch. His voice. She knew everything about him ... But the truth.”
Synopsis
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.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2016-04-05
Top Cast
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Jodie Foster
Laurel Sommersby
Richard Gere
John Robert Sommersby / Horace Townsend
Bill Pullman
Orin Meecham
James Earl Jones
Judge Barry Conrad Issacs
Lanny Flaherty
Buck
William Windom
Reverend Powell
Wendell Wellman
Travis
Brett Kelley
Little Rob
Clarice Taylor
Esther
Frankie Faison
Joseph
R. Lee Ermey
Dick Mead
Richard Hamilton
Doc Evans
Karen Kirschenbauer
Mrs. Evans
Carter McNeese
Storekeeper Wilson
Dean Whitworth
Tom Clemmons
Stephanie Weaver
Mrs. Bundy
Muse Watson
Drifter #1
Paul Austin
KKK #1 / Folsom
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 5, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 23, 2000
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$30M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$140.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.67x
+$110.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jon Amiel
- Screenplay & Story
- Sarah Kernochan
- Original Score
- Danny Elfman
- Original Title
- Sommersby
- Country of Origin
- France, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Budget
- $30M
- Worldwide Gross
- $140.1M
- Production Studios
- Regency Enterprises, Alcor Films, Le Studio Canal+
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jon Amiel
Sarah Kernochan, Nicholas Meyer, Anthony Shaffer, Daniel Vigne, Jean-Claude Carrière
Danny Elfman
Philippe Rousselot
Peter Boyle
Richard Gere, Maggie Wilde, Steven Reuther, Arnon Milchan
Department Leadership Roster
Jon Amiel
Director
Sarah Kernochan
Screenplay
Danny Elfman
Original Music Composer
Philippe Rousselot
Director of Photography
Peter Boyle
Editor
Steven Reuther
Producer
Arnon Milchan
Producer
Bruno Rubeo
Production Design
Paul Beahm
Stunt Coordinator
Marilyn Vance
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sommersby
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sommersby about?
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.
Who directed Sommersby?
Sommersby was directed by Jon Amiel.
Who stars in Sommersby?
The principal cast of Sommersby includes Jodie Foster, Richard Gere, Bill Pullman, James Earl Jones, Lanny Flaherty.
When was Sommersby released and how long is it?
Sommersby was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
What was the box office and production budget of Sommersby?
Sommersby had a reported production budget of $30M and grossed $140.1M at the worldwide box office (4.67 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Sommersby?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sommersby was composed by Danny Elfman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sommersby?
Sommersby holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).