The Summer Book (2025)
Overview
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.
Where to watch The Summer Book
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, BFI Player | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| United Arab Emirates | TOD | — | — |
| France | Sooner, SFR Play | — | — |
| Brazil | Filmelier Plus | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Mexico | Filmelier Plus | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Sweden | TV4 Play | Apple TV, Viaplay, Rakuten TV, SF Anytime +1 | Apple TV, Viaplay, Rakuten TV, SF Anytime +1 |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists The Summer Book in 26 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
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 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. The Summer Book is a Drama movie, released on 2025-01-31, runtime 94 minutes.
Is The Summer Book worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Summer Book 7.2 out of 10 from 34 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch The Summer Book?
In the United States, The Summer Book streams on Amazon Prime Video and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 8 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Charlie McDowell
Cast
- Glenn Close as Grandmother
- Anders Danielsen Lie as Father
- Emily Matthews as Sophia
- Ingvar E. Sigurðsson as Eriksson
- Pekka Strang as Mr. Malander
- Sophia Heikkilä as Mrs. Malander
- Theo Zilliacus as Tofer
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Sources
Details and the 7.2/10 rating from The Summer Book on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.