August (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1996, August is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Anthony Hopkins, running about 94 minutes. “It's really how life can appear with desillusions, good and funny moments, peace, love and hate.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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."
Who’s in it. August stars Anthony Hopkins as Ieuan Davies, Leslie Phillips as Professor Alexander Blathwaite, Kate Burton as Helen Blathwaite and Gawn Grainger as Dr. Michael Lloyd, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, 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 Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch August (1996)?
- 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 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in August?
- August stars Anthony Hopkins, Leslie Phillips, Kate Burton, Gawn Grainger and Rhian Morgan.
- When was August released?
- August was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.