Simon & the Oaks (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2011, Simon & the Oaks is a drama film directed by Lisa Ohlin, running about 122 minutes. “Every family has a secret.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Simon & the Oaks stars Bill Skarsgård as Simon Larsson, Helen Sjöholm as Karin Larrson, Jan Josef Liefers as Ruben Lentov and Katharina Schüttler as Iza, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Simon & the Oaks has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Simon & the Oaks page.
If you liked it. Fans of Simon & the Oaks tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Simon & the Oaks (2011)?
- In US, Simon & the Oaks is available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Simon & the Oaks worth watching?
- Simon & the Oaks holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Simon & the Oaks?
- Simon & the Oaks stars Bill Skarsgård, Helen Sjöholm, Jan Josef Liefers, Katharina Schüttler and Stefan Gödicke.
- When was Simon & the Oaks released?
- Simon & the Oaks was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.