The Summer Book
The story of the relationship between Sophia, an eight-year-old girl who is growing up fast, and her grandmother, who is nearing the end of her life. They are spending time together with Sophia’s father, at the family summer house on a tiny unspoiled island in the Gulf of Finland. All three are coming to terms with the recent death of Sophia’s mother in very different ways.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: The Summer Book
- Genres: Drama
- Release Date: 2025-01-31
- Runtime: 90 minutes
- Rating: 7.3/10 (10 votes)
- Budget: $5,000,000
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Free Range Films, Case Study Films, Stille Productions, High Frequency Entertainment, Hurst Capital, Helsinki-filmi, Craig Stilley Productions
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 2.5927
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
Glenn Close
as Grandmother
Anders Danielsen Lie
as Father
Ingvar E. Sigurðsson
as Eriksson
Pekka Strang
as Mr. Malander
Sophia Heikkilä
as Mrs. Malander
Emily Matthews
as Sophia
Theo Zilliacus
as Tofer
Gallery
Trailers & Clips
Official Trailer
Q&A at AFI Fest with Charlie McDowell and Glenn Close
Charlie McDowell on his film THE SUMMER BOOK at AFI Fest 2024
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Summer Book?▼
The Summer Book is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 2025-01-31.
Who are the main actors in The Summer Book?▼
The main cast includes Glenn Close, Anders Danielsen Lie, Ingvar E. Sigurðsson, Pekka Strang, Sophia Heikkilä, .
Where can I watch The Summer Book online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Summer Book is available.
Is The Summer Book based on a true story?▼
No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.
What is the IMDb rating of The Summer Book?▼
The Summer Book has an IMDb rating of 7.3/10 based on 10 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The Summer Book?▼
The movie had a production budget of $5,000,000 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The Summer Book?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Free Range Films, Case Study Films, Stille Productions, High Frequency Entertainment, Hurst Capital, Helsinki-filmi, Craig Stilley Productions. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The Summer Book filmed?▼
The Summer Book was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The Summer Book?▼
The total runtime of The Summer Book is 90 minutes.
Is The Summer Book suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to The Summer Book?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Summer Book.
Does The Summer Book have a post-credit scene?▼
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