The Summer Book movie poster

The Summer Book

January 31, 2025 1h 34m 7.0/10 (12 votes)

Released just last year. The Summer Book is a drama film. directed by Charlie McDowell.

Starring Glenn Close, Anders Danielsen Lie, and Emily Matthews

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 31, 2025 12 months ago
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Runtime 1h 34m 94 minutes total
User Rating 7.0/10 Great (12 votes)
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Budget $5M Production budget
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Language English Original language
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Country Finland + 2 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$5,000,000

Production Companies

  • Free Range Films
  • Case Study Films
  • Stille Productions
  • High Frequency Entertainment
  • Hurst Capital
  • Helsinki-filmi
  • Craig Stilley Productions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Summer Book about?

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...

Who directed The Summer Book?

The Summer Book was directed by Charlie McDowell.

How long is The Summer Book?

The Summer Book has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).

When was The Summer Book released?

The Summer Book was released on January 31, 2025 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Summer Book?

The main cast of The Summer Book includes Glenn Close, Anders Danielsen Lie, Emily Matthews, Ingvar E. Sigurðsson, Pekka Strang.