---
title: "The Summer Book"
year: 2025
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-summer-book-2025"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 1073112
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 94
community_rating: 7.2
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Summer Book (2025) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-summer-book-2025

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A tender summer on a Finnish island reveals how a girl and her grandmother face loss."

### Why Watch
- Beautifully shot Finnish island scenery
- Sensitive portrayal of grief and intergenerational bonds
- Strong performances from seasoned cast

### Caveats & Content Note
- Pacing is deliberate, which may feel slow for some viewers
- The somber tone may be heavy
- Tone & Suitability: The film’s gentle melancholy and themes of death make it best suited for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: intimate, melancholic, slow-burn, family, nature

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/the-summer-book-2025#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Charlie McDowell
- **Networks / Studios**: Free Range Films, Case Study Films, Stille Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **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*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: 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.

### Q: Who directed The Summer Book?
The film was directed by Charlie McDowell.

### Q: When did the film premiere?
It premiered at the BFI London Film Festival on 12 October 2024.

### Q: Which countries co‑produced the film?
It is a co‑production of the United Kingdom, the United States, and Finland.

### Q: How long is the film?
The runtime is 1 hour 34 minutes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Summer Book — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1073112)
- [The Summer Book (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Summer_Book_(film))
- [The Summer Book (2025)](https://www.sms.cz/film/the-summer-book)
- [The Summer Book (2024) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/1322753-the-summer-book/prehled/)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*