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The Summer of Ben Tyler

6.819961h 50mMovieDrama

Set early during World War II, the film has a lot to say about love, honor, relationships, commitment and power. Keeping their promise to their dying black housekeeper, a white family takes in her teenage mentally-slow son. The movie…

DirectorArthur Allan Seidelman
WriterRobert Inman

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Not available in Australia
Streaming in 1 other country

The Summer of Ben Tyler isn't on any streaming service in Australia right now, but it's available in United States. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Arthur Allan Seidelman

JWJames Woods
James Woods
Temple Rayburn
EMElizabeth McGovern
Elizabeth McGovern
Celia Rayburn
LCLen Cariou
Len Cariou
Spencer Maitland
JMJulia McIlvaine
Julia McIlvaine
Nell Rayburn
KIKevin Isola
Kevin Isola
Junius Maitland
CJClifton James
Clifton James
Chief Sam Thompkins
NNNovella Nelson
Novella Nelson
Rosetta Tyler
AGAnita Gillette
Anita Gillette
Suellen
RCRonn Carroll
Ronn Carroll
Judge Kragen
EG
Ed Grady
Dr. Ringgold
JIJudith Ivey
Judith Ivey
Narrator (voice)

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No, The Summer of Ben Tyler is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

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