

August
“Comes just before the fall”
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.
Where to watch August in United States
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Where is August streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Fawesome, The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home Free, Plex | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | Rakuten TV | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | — | Google Play Movies, Apple TV Store |
About August
August is a 2008 English-language drama film directed by Austin Chick. The cast is led by Josh Hartnett, Adam Scott, Robin Tunney. It has a runtime of 1h 28m. Viewers rate it 5.2/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Fawesome, The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home Free.
August was produced by Original Media and made in United States of America. It was released on May 16, 2008, and carries a PG-13 certification.
- Director
- Austin Chick
- Writers
- Howard A. Rodman
- Release date
- May 16, 2008
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Original Media
August cast & crew
August was directed by Austin Chick and written by Howard A. Rodman.
The cast features Josh Hartnett as Tom Sterling, Adam Scott as Joshua Sterling, Robin Tunney as Melanie Hanson, Andre Royo as Dylan Gottschalk, Naomie Harris as Sarrah, and Emmanuelle Chriqui as Morela Sterlinfg.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Nathan Larson, cinematography is by Andrij Parekh, and it was produced by Austin Chick and Charlie Corwin.
Is August worth watching?
August holds an audience score of 5.2/10 from 65 ratings, a more divisive drama films.
At 1h 28m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, August is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch August
In United States, you can stream August on Fawesome, The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home Free, and Plex, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of August

Josh Hartnett
Tom Sterling

Adam Scott
Joshua Sterling

Robin Tunney
Melanie Hanson

Andre Royo
Dylan Gottschalk

Naomie Harris
Sarrah

Emmanuelle Chriqui
Morela Sterlinfg

Laila Robins
Ottmar Peevo

Caroline Lagerfelt
Nancy Sterling

Rip Torn
David Sterling

David Bowie
Cyrus Ogilvie
Alan Cox
Barton
Ron Insana
Himself
August — FAQs
▸Where can I watch August in United States?
August is streaming on Fawesome, The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home Free, Plex in United States.
▸Is August on Fawesome?
Yes — August is currently available on Fawesome in United States.
▸What language is August in?
August is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is August?
August runs 1 hours 28 minutes (88 minutes).
▸What is August rated?
August is rated PG-13. It holds a 5.2/10 audience score from 65 ratings.











