Summer with Monika (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1953, Summer with Monika is a drama and romance film directed by Ingmar Bergman, running about 98 minutes. “A Picture for Wide Screens and Broad Minds.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Monika from Stockholm falls in love with Harry, a young man on holiday. When she becomes pregnant they are forced into a marriage, which begins to fall apart soon after they take up residence in a cramped little flat.
Who’s in it. Summer with Monika stars Harriet Andersson as Monika Eriksson, Lars Ekborg as Harry Lund, Dagmar Ebbesen as Mrs. Lindström and Åke Fridell as Ludwig Eriksson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Summer with Monika has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Summer with Monika page.
If you liked it. Fans of Summer with Monika tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Summer with Monika (1953)?
- In US, Summer with Monika is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Summer with Monika worth watching?
- Summer with Monika holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Summer with Monika?
- Summer with Monika stars Harriet Andersson, Lars Ekborg, Dagmar Ebbesen, Åke Fridell and Naemi Briese.
- When was Summer with Monika released?
- Summer with Monika was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.