Simon & the Oaks
2011, Swedish. Directed by Lisa Ohlin.
Every family has a secret.
Epic story about two families and their friendship and common destiny in Sweden's Gothenburg in the 1940s and 1950s. Told from the perspective of young Simon Larsson, who learns that he's an adopted child who has a Jewish father from Germany. After WWII Simon travels to explore his roots - a journey that leads to the basic mysteries of the human life. After the bestselling novel by Marianne Fredriksson.
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Swedish
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 58 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Lisa OhlinDirector
- Bill SkarsgårdSimon Larsson
- Helen SjöholmKarin Larrson
- Jan Josef LiefersRuben Lentov
- Katharina SchüttlerIza
- Stefan GödickeErik Larsson
- Jonatan S. WächterYoung Simon
- Karl Martin ErikssonYoung Isak
- Karl LinnertorpIsak Lentov
- Erica LöfgrenKlara
- Josefin NeldénMona
- Lena NylénOlga
- Cecilia NilssonInga
Details
- Released
- 9 December 2011
- Original title
- Simon och ekarna
- Country
- Germany, Sweden, Denmark
- Written by
- Marnie Blok
- Box office
- $150K
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What Simon & the Oaks is based on
Simon & the Oaks is based on Simon and the Oaks (1985) by Marianne Fredriksson.
1985
Simon and the Oaks
By Marianne Fredriksson
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Simon & the Oaks: quick answers
Is Simon & the Oaks worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 58 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Simon & the Oaks?
Simon & the Oaks runs 122 minutes (2h 2m).
Does Simon & the Oaks have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Simon & the Oaks. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Simon & the Oaks parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Simon & the Oaks yet.
Which OTT platform is Simon & the Oaks on?
Simon & the Oaks isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Simon & the Oaks?
If you liked Simon & the Oaks, try The Grey Zone, Pork Chop Hill, Ike: Countdown to D-Day.
Who directed Simon & the Oaks?
Simon & the Oaks (2011) was directed by Lisa Ohlin and stars Bill Skarsgård, Helen Sjöholm, Jan Josef Liefers.
What is Simon & the Oaks based on?
Simon & the Oaks is based on Simon and the Oaks (1985) by Marianne Fredriksson.