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Simon & the Oaks 2012

In 1930s Sweden, a young man named Simon strives for knowledge, challenging the limitations of his working-class background and seeking an education beyond his parents' reach. He attends an elite grammar school where he develops an unexpected friendship with Isak, the son of a Jewish refugee. Their lives become deeply connected as they navigate the challenges of Europe during a time of war, exploring themes of self-discovery and the power of human connection across cultural differences.

In 1930s Sweden, a young man named Simon strives for knowledge, challenging the limitations of his working-class background and seeking an education beyond his parents' reach. He attends an elite grammar school where he develops an unexpected friendship with Isak, the son of a Jewish refugee. Their lives become deeply connected as they navigate the challenges of Europe during a time of war, exploring themes of self-discovery and the power of human connection across cultural differences.

Does Simon & the Oaks have end credit scenes?

No!

Simon & the Oaks does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

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Ratings and Reviews for Simon & the Oaks

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Metacritic

62

Metascore

tbd

User Score

Rotten Tomatoes
review

56%

TOMATOMETER

review

56%

User Score

IMDb

6.5 /10

IMDb Rating

TMDB

65

%

User Score

Letterboxd

3.3

Movie Insider

3.25/5

From 4 fan ratings

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Simon and the Oaks (Simon och ekarna) Official Trailer #1 (2012) - Swedish Movie HD

Cars Featured in Simon & the Oaks

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Adler

1937

Trumpf Junior

Cadillac

1933

Series 355-C

Chevrolet

1938

1-Ton

Citroën

1948

Berline 11

Ford

1931

Model A

Oldsmobile

1938

Six

Opel

1937

Kadett

Scania-Vabis

1943

F11-0 SKP

unknown

Volvo

1945

B 513

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