Summer Children (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2017, Summer Children is a drama and family film directed by Guðrún Ragnarsdóttir, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. The siblings Eydis and Kari are only five and six years old when their parents' marriage breaks apart. As their mother struggles to find her footing following the divorce, they are sent temporarily to a countryside children's home. But the stay turns out to be longer than they had ever expected.
Who’s in it. Summer Children stars Joi Johannsson as The Carpenter, Magnea Valdimarsdóttir as Ragnheiður, Kristjana Thors as Eydis and Stefán Örn Eggertsson as Kari, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Summer Children 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 Children page.
If you liked it. Fans of Summer Children tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Summer Children (2017)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Summer Children change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Summer Children worth watching?
- Summer Children holds an audience score of 5.0 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 Children?
- Summer Children stars Joi Johannsson, Magnea Valdimarsdóttir, Kristjana Thors, Stefán Örn Eggertsson and Brynhildur Guðjónsdóttir.
- When was Summer Children released?
- Summer Children was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.