The Summer Book (2024)
The verdict
The Summer Book is a solid, watchable English film that mostly delivers on what it promises. It holds a 7.3/10 on TMDB from 33 ratings, well above the typical run of new releases. It's a tight 94-minute watch — easy to fit into a busy night. It had its theatrical run in the UK — check back here for its streaming arrival.
Premiered at the BFI London Film Festival.
The characters drew the most notice from reviewers. — distilled from critics' published reviews
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 34m — short |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Theatre / big screen |
Director
Charlie McDowell
Cast
Where to watch in the UK
Availability as of 17 Aug 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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