Christmas in August (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 1998, Christmas in August is a drama and romance film directed by Hur Jin-ho, running about 97 minutes. “Is Love Eternal?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. It’s a sweltering summer, but Jung-won, a terminally ill, thirty-something photographer, is already in the winter of his life when he begins a tentative romance with a young traffic cop who doesn’t know about his condition. Is their relationship doomed before it even begins?
Who’s in it. Christmas in August stars Han Suk-kyu as Jung-won, Shim Eun-ha as Da-rim, Shin Goo as Jung-won's Father and Oh Ji-hye as Jung-sook, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Christmas in August has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Christmas in August page.
If you liked it. Fans of Christmas in August tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Christmas in August (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Christmas in August change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Christmas in August worth watching?
- Christmas in August holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Christmas in August?
- Christmas in August stars Han Suk-kyu, Shim Eun-ha, Shin Goo, Oh Ji-hye and Lee Han-wi.
- When was Christmas in August released?
- Christmas in August was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.