Movie

The Summer of Ben Tyler

★ 6.8/10 · 4 votes 1996 1h 50m Released

Drama

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.

Cast

James Woods Temple Rayburn Elizabeth McGovern Celia Rayburn Len Cariou Spencer Maitland Julia McIlvaine Nell Rayburn Kevin Isola Junius Maitland Clifton James Chief Sam Thompkins