August Week End (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1936, August Week End is a drama film directed by Charles Lamont, running about 62 minutes.
What it’s about. At a high-society dinner party, a wealthy, older and married man sets his sights on a beautiful young girl who's loved by a younger and not-so-wealthy man.
Who’s in it. August Week End stars Valerie Hobson as Claire Barry, Paul Harvey as George Washburne, G.P. Huntley as Kim Sherwood and Betty Compson as Ethel Ames, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, August Week End has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch August Week End page.
If you liked it. Fans of August Week End tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch August Week End (1936)?
- In US, August Week End is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is August Week End worth watching?
- August Week End holds an audience score of 5.0 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 Week End?
- August Week End stars Valerie Hobson, Paul Harvey, G.P. Huntley, Betty Compson and Frank Melton.
- When was August Week End released?
- August Week End was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 62 minutes.