Summer with Monika
Sommaren med Monika
“A Picture for Wide Screens and Broad Minds.”
Synopsis
One summer day, two teens begin a reckless affair and abandon their families to be with one another.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Summer with Monika (1953) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-03-02
Top Cast
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Harriet Andersson
Monika Eriksson
Lars Ekborg
Harry Lund
Dagmar Ebbesen
Mrs. Lindström
Åke Fridell
Ludwig Eriksson
Naemi Briese
Monika's Mother
Åke Grönberg
Harry's Friend at Work
Sigge Fürst
Johan
John Harryson
Lelle
Georg Skarstedt
Harry's Father
Gösta Ericsson
Forsberg
Gösta Gustafson
Forsberg's Accountant
Gösta Prüzelius
Salesman at Forsbergs
Göthe Grefbo
Warehouse Worker at Forsbergs
Arthur Fischer
Head of the Vegetable Store
Torsten Lilliecrona
Driver at the Vegetable Store
Bengt Eklund
First Man at the Vegetable Store
Ivar Wahlgren
Göran
Catrin Westerlund
Göran's Daughter
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 7, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 17, 2007
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ingmar Bergman
- Screenplay & Story
- Per Anders Fogelström
- Original Score
- Eskil Eckert-Lundin, Walle Söderlund, Erik Nordgren
- Original Title
- Sommaren med Monika
- Country of Origin
- Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Swedish
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- SF Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ingmar Bergman
Per Anders Fogelström, Ingmar Bergman
Eskil Eckert-Lundin, Walle Söderlund, Erik Nordgren
Gunnar Fischer
Tage Holmberg, Gösta Lewin
Allan Ekelund
Department Leadership Roster
Ingmar Bergman
Director
Per Anders Fogelström
Screenplay
Barbro Sörman
Costume Design
Ingmar Bergman
Writer
P.A. Lundgren
Production Design
Eskil Eckert-Lundin
Original Music Composer
Walle Söderlund
Original Music Composer
Gunnar Fischer
Director of Photography
Erik Nordgren
Original Music Composer
Tage Holmberg
Editor
Gösta Lewin
Editor
Allan Ekelund
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Featured In Curated Collections
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Frequently Asked Questions About Summer with Monika
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Summer with Monika about?
One summer day, two teens begin a reckless affair and abandon their families to be with one another.
Who directed Summer with Monika?
Summer with Monika was directed by Ingmar Bergman.
Who stars in Summer with Monika?
The principal cast of Summer with Monika includes Harriet Andersson, Lars Ekborg, Dagmar Ebbesen, Åke Fridell, Naemi Briese.
When was Summer with Monika released and how long is it?
Summer with Monika was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Summer with Monika?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Summer with Monika was composed by Eskil Eckert-Lundin, Walle Söderlund, Erik Nordgren.
Is Summer with Monika based on a book or true story?
Summer with Monika is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Per Anders Fogelström".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Summer with Monika?
Summer with Monika holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).