Movie

August

“It's really how life can appear with desillusions, good and funny moments, peace, love and hate.”

★ 4.3(13)19961h 34m

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Good to know

Director: Anthony Hopkins
Release date: 1996-08-08
Runtime: 1h 34m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Newcomm

About August

August is a 1996 movie in the Romance, Comedy and Drama genres, directed by Anthony Hopkins, starring Anthony Hopkins, Leslie Phillips and Kate Burton. It has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes. It holds an average rating of 4.3/10 from 13 viewers. Below you can see where to watch August in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Set in 1890s North Wales over a long, hot August weekend, the Victorian calm of a household is suddenly upset with the arrival of a London couple who impose their city ways and thoughts on the more rurally based family. An adaptation of Anton Chekhov's play, "Uncle Vanya."

Cast

Anthony Hopkins

Ieuan Davies

Leslie Phillips

Professor Alexander Blathwaite

Kate Burton

Helen Blathwaite

Gawn Grainger

Dr. Michael Lloyd

Rhian Morgan

Sian Blathwaite

Hugh Lloyd

Prosser

Menna Trussler

Gwen

Rhys Ifans

Griffiths

Themes & keywords

walesrural areaolder woman younger man relationship

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch August in New Zealand?+

August is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in New Zealand. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is August on Netflix?+

August is not on Netflix in New Zealand right now.

How long is August?+

August has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

Who stars in August?+

August stars Anthony Hopkins, Leslie Phillips, Kate Burton, Gawn Grainger and Rhian Morgan.

When did August come out?+

August is a 1996 movie directed by Anthony Hopkins.

What genre is August?+

August is Romance, Comedy and Drama film.

Who directed August?+

August was directed by Anthony Hopkins.