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Sommersby

6.419931h 49mPG-13MovieDramaThrillerMystery

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…

DirectorJon Amiel
WritersSarah Kernochan·Nicholas Meyer
ProducersRichard Gere·Maggie Wilde

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Amazon Prime VideoAmazon Prime VideoDisney PlusDisney PlusAmazon Prime Video with AdsAmazon Prime Video with AdsPlexPlex
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Jon Amiel

JFJodie Foster
Jodie Foster
Laurel Sommersby
RGRichard Gere
Richard Gere
John Robert Sommersby / Horace Townsend
BPBill Pullman
Bill Pullman
Orin Meecham
JJJames Earl Jones
James Earl Jones
Judge Barry Conrad Issacs
LFLanny Flaherty
Lanny Flaherty
Buck
WWWilliam Windom
William Windom
Reverend Powell
WW
Wendell Wellman
Travis
BK
Brett Kelley
Little Rob
CTClarice Taylor
Clarice Taylor
Esther
FFFrankie Faison
Frankie Faison
Joseph
RER. Lee Ermey
R. Lee Ermey
Dick Mead
RHRichard Hamilton
Richard Hamilton
Doc Evans

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Sommersby — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Sommersby?

Sommersby is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus and Plex in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and YouTube. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Sommersby on Netflix?

No, Sommersby is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Disney Plus.

Is Sommersby on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Sommersby is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in Canada as of November 2026.

Where can I watch Sommersby for free?

Sommersby is available to stream free (with ads) on Plex in Canada.

Is Sommersby based on a true story?

Yes — Sommersby is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).