

The Summer Book
2025, English. Directed by Charlie McDowell.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Where to watch The Summer Book
The Summer Book is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Availability in India as of 11 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
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- Released
- 31 January 2025
- Country
- Finland, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Robert Jones
- Budget
- $5M
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What The Summer Book is based on
The Summer Book is adapted from a novel.
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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The Summer Book: quick answers
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How long is The Summer Book?
The Summer Book runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Does The Summer Book have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Summer Book on?
The Summer Book is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Summer Book?
If you liked The Summer Book, try Dad, Love You to Death, Hot Milk.
Who directed The Summer Book?
The Summer Book (2025) was directed by Charlie McDowell and stars Glenn Close, Anders Danielsen Lie, Emily Matthews.
What is The Summer Book based on?
The Summer Book is adapted from a novel.