Summer Outside (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2012, Summer Outside is a drama and family film directed by Friederike Jehn, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. An unusually hot summer. Fourteen year-old Wanda moves with her family from Berlin to Switzerland. Everything will be better here. The move is meant to heal the open wounds of the family. Anna, the mother, has lost her self-confidence due to an affair her husband Joachim had in Berlin. The big house with the overgrown garden and the pretty small town all seems like one big promise. But the new beginning is difficult for everyone. Joachim, 40, throws himself into family activism while Anna, also 40, tries to strengthen the family with new rituals.
Who’s in it. Summer Outside stars Maria Dragus as Wanda, Nicolette Krebitz as Anna, Wolfram Koch as Joachim and Audrey Käthe von Scheele as Miss Sophie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Summer Outside has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Summer Outside page.
If you liked it. Fans of Summer Outside tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Summer Outside (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Summer Outside change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Summer Outside worth watching?
- Summer Outside holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Summer Outside?
- Summer Outside stars Maria Dragus, Nicolette Krebitz, Wolfram Koch, Audrey Käthe von Scheele and Nalu Walder.
- When was Summer Outside released?
- Summer Outside was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.