Simon & the Oaks(2011)
Simon och ekarna
Every family has a secret.
Simon & the Oaks Synopsis
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.
Simon & the Oaks (2011) is a drama, history and war film directed by Lisa Ohlin, released on December 9, 2011 with a runtime of 2h 2m. It stars Bill Skarsgård, Helen Sjöholm, Jan Josef Liefers and Katharina Schüttler. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 56 ratings.
- Director:
- Lisa Ohlin
- Writers:
- Marianne Fredriksson, Lisa Ohlin, Marnie Blok
- Producers:
- Sveinung Golimo, Leander Carell, Patrick Knippel
- Cinematographer:
- Dan Laustsen
- Production:
- Schmidtz Katze Filmkollektiv
- Revenue:
- $150,109
- Status:
- Released
Simon & the Oaks (2011) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Simon & the Oaks before you stream it.
Simon & the Oaks Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bill Skarsgård
as Simon Larsson
Helen Sjöholm
as Karin Larrson
Jan Josef Liefers
as Ruben Lentov
Katharina Schüttler
as Iza
Stefan Gödicke
as Erik Larsson
- Jonatan S. Wächter
Jonatan S. Wächter
as Young Simon
- Karl Martin Eriksson
Karl Martin Eriksson
as Young Isak
Karl Linnertorp
as Isak Lentov
Erica Löfgren
as Klara
Josefin Neldén
as Mona
- Lena Nylén
Lena Nylén
as Olga
Cecilia Nilsson
as Inga
Key crew
Directed by Lisa Ohlin, written by Marianne Fredriksson, Lisa Ohlin and Marnie Blok, produced by Sveinung Golimo, Leander Carell and Patrick Knippel.
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Simon & the Oaks Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 56 ratings.
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Simon & the Oaks – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Simon & the Oaks online?
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Simon & the Oaks (2011) is currently available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Simon & the Oaks?
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The main cast of Simon & the Oaks (2011) includes Bill Skarsgård, Helen Sjöholm, Jan Josef Liefers, Katharina Schüttler and Stefan Gödicke. The film was directed by Lisa Ohlin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Simon & the Oaks released?
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Simon & the Oaks was released on December 9, 2011 and runs for 2h 2m.
Is Simon & the Oaks worth watching?
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Simon & the Oaks (2011) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 56 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, history and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Simon & the Oaks?
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