Simon & the Oaks (2011) movie poster

Simon & the Oaks

2011 · 122 min · Director: Lisa Ohlin

Simon & the Oaks (2011) is a history drama, directed by Lisa Ohlin. It stars Bill Skarsgård and Helen Sjöholm. It unfolds against the backdrop of World War II. The 122-minute film holds an audience score of 6.4/10.

What Simon & the Oaks Is About

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.

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What is Simon & the Oaks about?

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.

Where can I watch Simon & the Oaks?

Simon & the Oaks is available to watch on digital platforms such as Fandango At Home. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Simon & the Oaks?

Simon & the Oaks runs for 122 minutes (2h 2m).

When did Simon & the Oaks come out?

Simon & the Oaks was released in 2011.

Who directed Simon & the Oaks?

Simon & the Oaks was directed by Lisa Ohlin.

Who stars in Simon & the Oaks?

Simon & the Oaks stars Bill Skarsgård, Helen Sjöholm, Jan Josef Liefers, Katharina Schüttler.

What is Simon & the Oaks's rating?

Simon & the Oaks holds 6.5/10 on IMDb and 6.4/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 66 out of 100.

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