A Summer by the River (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1998, A Summer by the River is a comedy and drama film directed by Markku Pölönen, running about 81 minutes.
What it’s about. Topi's mother, who is also Tenho's wife dies and Tenho and Topi have to move out from the town because they don't have enough money to pay their rent. Tenho gets a job as a lumberjack (which by the way is the title in Finnish). The movie tells the story about Tenho and his 10 years old son who both have to grow up in the same summer. Written by Mikko Saranen
Who’s in it. A Summer by the River stars Pertti Koivula as Tenho, Simo Kontio as Topi, Esko Nikkari as Hannes and Anu Palevaara as Hilkka, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, A Summer by the River has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Summer by the River page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Summer by the River tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Summer by the River (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Summer by the River change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Summer by the River worth watching?
- A Summer by the River holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Summer by the River?
- A Summer by the River stars Pertti Koivula, Simo Kontio, Esko Nikkari, Anu Palevaara and Peter Franzén.
- When was A Summer by the River released?
- A Summer by the River was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.