What is The Summer Book?
The Summer Book is a film first released in 2025. Catalogued under Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2025
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 94 minutes
- Release date
- Jan 31, 2025
- Studios
- Free Range Films, Case Study Films, Stille Productions
- Genres
- Drama
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Overview
The Summer Book is a film first released in 2025. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by Free Range Films, Case Study Films, Stille Productions. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A tender summer on a Finnish island reveals how a girl and her grandmother face loss.”
- Beautifully shot Finnish island scenery
- Sensitive portrayal of grief and intergenerational bonds
- Strong performances from seasoned cast
- Pacing is deliberate, which may feel slow for some viewers
- The somber tone may be heavy
Watch it if you appreciate quiet, character‑driven dramas about family and healing.
The film’s gentle melancholy and themes of death make it best suited for mature audiences.
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What is the setting of the film?
The story takes place at a family summer house on a tiny unspoiled island in the Gulf of Finland.
Who directed The Summer Book?
The film was directed by Charlie McDowell.
When did the film premiere?
It premiered at the BFI London Film Festival on 12 October 2024.
Which countries co‑produced the film?
It is a co‑production of the United Kingdom, the United States, and Finland.
How long is the film?
The runtime is 1 hour 34 minutes.