August (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2011, August is a drama film directed by Oskari Sipola, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. Summer begins, Aku graduates high school and faces a great emptiness. As his girlfriend, parents and friends all leave the city, it looks to be the dullest summer ever. Everything changes at Midsummer when Aku meets Juli, a beautiful, strange and wild girl. Juli asks Aku for a ride to eastern Finland. Aku agrees – without any idea what he's getting himself into.
Who’s in it. August stars Eppu Pastinen as Aku, Lina Turkama as Juli, Zagros Manuchar as Freda and Niina Koponen as Erika, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, 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 August page.
If you liked it. Fans of August tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch August (2011)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for August change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is August worth watching?
- August holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in August?
- August stars Eppu Pastinen, Lina Turkama, Zagros Manuchar, Niina Koponen and Pihla Viitala.
- When was August released?
- August was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.