The Summer Book Movie (2025): Where to watch and stream online

Q: Where can I stream The Summer Book?

You can stream The Summer Book on: Apple TV, Amazon Store and Fandango at Home

The Summer Book

2025, Movie, 1h 30min

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.

Country: United Kingdom,Finland,United States

Director:

Charlie McDowell

Cast:

Glenn Close,

Ingvar E. Sigurðsson,

Pekka Strang,

Anders Danielsen Lie

Reviews

Anette Nordén

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And the Oscar goes to Glenn Close

8 months ago

Critic Nell Minow

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...is a haiku of a movie, conveying profound thoughts about time, memory, loss, and nature through a simplified, meditative, cinematic language of exquisite images and gentle music.

Read full review at Roger Ebert

Critic Flora Belle Farr

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Nature may be healing, but too many static shots of it can drag an already slow movie out even more. Still, it’s not enough to detract from the moving performances of its three leads, who make The Summer Book well worth the watch.

Read full review at The Austin Chronicle

Critic Annika Gustafsson

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...mer en vacker, meditativ skildring av livets gång än en rolig berättelse om relationen mellan en farmor och hennes barnbarn.

Read full review at Sydsvenskan

Critic Inlägg Av Katarina Emgård

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...förtrollar likväl med sin lyhördhet och förmåga att lyssna in både stor och liten.

Read full review at Moviezine

Critic Rosemari Södergren

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...poetisk, magisk, filosofisk.

Read full review at Kulturbloggen

Frequently asked questions

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"The Summer Book" is a heartwarming drama that explores the deep bond between an eight-year-old girl named Sophia and her aging grandmother. Set on a picturesque, unspoiled island in the Gulf of Finland, their summer together unfolds amidst tranquil nature and shared moments of reflection. As they navigate their differing feelings about life and loss after the recent death of Sophia’s mother, they also find comfort in each other’s company. The film captures the beauty of childhood wonder alongside poignant themes of love and grief. In this enchanting landscape, memories are forged that will last a lifetime.

Where can I stream The Summer Book? Toggle content

You can stream The Summer Book on: Apple TV Amazon Store Fandango at Home

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