The Summer of Ben Tyler(1996)
The Summer of Ben Tyler Synopsis
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 details the joys and conflicts the family faces as a result of their decision.
The Summer of Ben Tyler (1996) is a drama film directed by Arthur Allan Seidelman, released on December 15, 1996 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars James Woods, Elizabeth McGovern, Len Cariou and Julia McIlvaine. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Arthur Allan Seidelman
- Writers:
- Robert Inman
- Cinematographer:
- Neil Roach
- Composer:
- Van Dyke Parks
- Production:
- Hallmark Entertainment
- Status:
- Released
The Summer of Ben Tyler Cast & Crew
Main cast
James Woods
as Temple Rayburn
Elizabeth McGovern
as Celia Rayburn
Len Cariou
as Spencer Maitland
Julia McIlvaine
as Nell Rayburn
Kevin Isola
as Junius Maitland
Clifton James
as Chief Sam Thompkins
Novella Nelson
as Rosetta Tyler
Anita Gillette
as Suellen
Ronn Carroll
as Judge Kragen
- Ed Grady
Ed Grady
as Dr. Ringgold
Judith Ivey
as Narrator (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Arthur Allan Seidelman, written by Robert Inman.
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The Summer of Ben Tyler Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 4 ratings.
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The Summer of Ben Tyler – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Summer of Ben Tyler online?
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The Summer of Ben Tyler (1996) is available to stream on fuboTV, Philo, Hallmark+ Amazon Channel, Hallmark+ Apple TV channel and Hallmark TV Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Summer of Ben Tyler?
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The main cast of The Summer of Ben Tyler (1996) includes James Woods, Elizabeth McGovern, Len Cariou, Julia McIlvaine and Kevin Isola. The film was directed by Arthur Allan Seidelman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Summer of Ben Tyler released?
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The Summer of Ben Tyler was released on December 15, 1996 and runs for 1h 50m.
Is The Summer of Ben Tyler worth watching?
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The Summer of Ben Tyler (1996) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.