The Summer Book
20251h 34m7.3(32 votes)
Drama
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 comi…
The Summer Book (2025) is a drama film directed by Charlie McDowell. It stars Glenn Close, Anders Danielsen Lie, and Emily Matthews. The film runs for 1 hour 34 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.3 out of 10 from 32 votes.
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Director
Cast
Glenn Close
Grandmother
Anders Danielsen Lie
Father
Emily Matthews
Sophia
Ingvar E. Sigurðsson
Eriksson
Pekka Strang
Mr. Malander
Sophia Heikkilä
Mrs. Malander
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Where can I watch The Summer Book?
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Who stars in The Summer Book?
The Summer Book stars Glenn Close, Anders Danielsen Lie, Emily Matthews, and Ingvar E. Sigurðsson, and was directed by Charlie McDowell.
How long is The Summer Book?
The Summer Book has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes.
When did The Summer Book come out?
The Summer Book was released in 2025.
What genre is The Summer Book?
The Summer Book is a drama film.
Is The Summer Book worth watching?
The Summer Book holds an average audience score of 7.3 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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