Sometime in August (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 2009, Sometime in August is a drama film directed by Sebastian Schipper, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. Thomas and Hanna, a deliriously happy couple in their late 30s, buy an old house in the country with plans to fix it up over the summer. Hanna is looking forward to their time together – so when Thomas invites his older brother, Friedrich, who is deeply depressed over the failure of both his business and his marriage, to join them, she is disappointed by the intrusion. Easygoing, charming, and talkative, Thomas seeks to counterbalance the cloudier mood with an impetuous frenzy of activity, but Hanna retreats into sullenness and retaliates by bringing in her nubile young godchild Augustine until things smooth themselves out. Augustine’s youthful sexiness has anything but a soothing impact on Thomas, however, whose adolescent impulses linger just below the surface.
Who’s in it. Sometime in August stars Marie Bäumer as Hanna, Milan Peschel as Thomas, Anna Brüggemann as Augustine and André Hennicke as Friedrich, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Sometime in August has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sometime in August page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sometime in August tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sometime in August (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sometime in August change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sometime in August worth watching?
- Sometime in August holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sometime in August?
- Sometime in August stars Marie Bäumer, Milan Peschel, Anna Brüggemann, André Hennicke and Gert Voss.
- When was Sometime in August released?
- Sometime in August was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.