August Fools (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2013, August Fools is a comedy and romance film directed by Taru Mäkelä, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. An comedy set in 1960s Helsinki. The story revolves around Elsa, a resolute hatmaker who is in complete control of her life. Besides running her shop, she sometimes doubles as a fortune teller. When Jan, a Czechoslovakian jazz musician and Elsa's old lover comes to town to perform at a "peace and friendship festival", her well-organised life is jolted out of balance.
Who’s in it. August Fools stars Kati Outinen as Elsa Aho, Miroslav Etzler as Jan Novák, ”Delcos”, Elena Leeve as Minni and Kryštof Hádek as Adam Černý, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, August Fools has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch August Fools page.
If you liked it. Fans of August Fools tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch August Fools (2013)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for August Fools change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is August Fools worth watching?
- August Fools holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in August Fools?
- August Fools stars Kati Outinen, Miroslav Etzler, Elena Leeve, Kryštof Hádek and Esko Salminen.
- When was August Fools released?
- August Fools was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.