Christmas in August
“Is love eternal?”
It's a sweltering summer, but Jung-won, a terminally ill, thirty-something photographer, is already in the winter of his life when he begins a tentative romance with a young traffic cop who doesn't know about his condition. Is their relationship doomed before it even begins?
Where to watch Christmas in August in United States
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Where is Christmas in August streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Hoopla, The Roku Channel, Plex, Tubi TV | — |
| Canada | Hoopla, Tubi TV, Plex | — |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT, Asian Drama Channel Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, FOD |
| South Korea | Netflix, wavve, Watcha, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
About Christmas in August
Christmas in August is a 1998 Korean-language drama and romance film directed by Hur Jin-ho. The cast is led by Han Suk-kyu, Shim Eun-ha, Shin Gu. It has a runtime of 1h 37m. Viewers rate it 7.7/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hoopla, The Roku Channel, Plex.
Christmas in August was produced by Sidus and made in South Korea. It was released on January 24, 1998.
- Director
- Hur Jin-ho
- Writers
- Hur Jin-ho, Oh Seung-uk, Shin Dong-hwan
- Release date
- January 24, 1998
- Original language
- Korean
- Status
- Released
- Country
- South Korea
- Production
- Sidus
Christmas in August cast & crew
Christmas in August was directed by Hur Jin-ho and written by Hur Jin-ho, Oh Seung-uk, and Shin Dong-hwan.
The cast features Han Suk-kyu as Jung-won, Shim Eun-ha as Da-rim, Shin Gu as Jung-won's Father, Oh Ji-hye as Jung-sook, Lee Han-wi as Chul-goo, and Jeon Mi-seon as Ji-won.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Cho Sung-woo, cinematography is by You Yong-kil, and it was produced by Yoon Sang-ho and Tcha Sung-jai.
Is Christmas in August worth watching?
Christmas in August holds an audience score of 7.7/10 from 94 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 37m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama and romance, Christmas in August is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Christmas in August
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Cast of Christmas in August
Han Suk-kyu
Jung-won
Shim Eun-ha
Da-rim
Shin Gu
Jung-won's Father
Oh Ji-hye
Jung-sook
Lee Han-wi
Chul-goo
Jeon Mi-seon
Ji-won
Gwon Hye-won
Hyo-jung
Son Se-kwang
Cheol
Choi Sun-joong
Suk-hee
Kim Ae-ra
Grandmother
Min Kyung-jin
Son
Lee Yong-nyeo
Ballet Auntie
Christmas in August — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Christmas in August in United States?
Christmas in August is streaming on Hoopla, The Roku Channel, Plex, Tubi TV in United States.
▸Is Christmas in August on Hoopla?
Yes — Christmas in August is currently available on Hoopla in United States.
▸What language is Christmas in August in?
Christmas in August is originally in Korean. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Christmas in August?
Christmas in August runs 1 hours 37 minutes (97 minutes).
▸What is Christmas in August rated?
It holds a 7.7/10 audience score from 94 ratings.
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