August (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2008, August is a drama film directed by Austin Chick, running about 88 minutes. “Comes just before the fall” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two brothers, ambitious dot-com entrepreneurs, attempt to keep their company afloat as the stock market begins to collapse in August 2001, one month prior to the 9/11 attacks.
Who’s in it. August stars Josh Hartnett as Tom Sterling, Adam Scott as Joshua Sterling, Robin Tunney as Melanie Hanson and Andre Royo as Dylan Gottschalk, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, August has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. 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 (2008)?
- In US, August is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- 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 Josh Hartnett, Adam Scott, Robin Tunney, Andre Royo and Naomie Harris.
- When was August released?
- August was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.