August 32nd on Earth (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1998, August 32nd on Earth is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Denis Villeneuve, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. After escaping unscathed from a car accident, photo model Simone decides that having a baby is the only way to give her vacant life some meaning. She asks her best friend Philippe to get her pregnant, and he reluctantly agrees, on the condition that they conceive somewhere in a desert, so they leave Montréal on a 24-hour round-trip to Salt Lake City to find a suitable spot.
Who’s in it. August 32nd on Earth stars Pascale Bussières as Simone Prévost, Alexis Martin as Philippe, Paule Baillargeon as Hospital Doctor and Emmanuel Bilodeau as Philippe's Best Friend, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, August 32nd on Earth has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Fandor Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch August 32nd on Earth page.
If you liked it. Fans of August 32nd on Earth tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch August 32nd on Earth (1998)?
- In US, August 32nd on Earth is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Fandor Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is August 32nd on Earth worth watching?
- August 32nd on Earth holds an audience score of 6.5 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 32nd on Earth?
- August 32nd on Earth stars Pascale Bussières, Alexis Martin, Paule Baillargeon, Emmanuel Bilodeau and Joanne Côté.
- When was August 32nd on Earth released?
- August 32nd on Earth was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.