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August

1996Movie1 h 34 minPG-13

41

WeakGoodWatch score

41

WeakGoodWatch score

Rotten Tomatoes

Summary

Set in 1890s North Wales over a long, hot August weekend, the Victorian calm of a household is suddenly upset with the arrival of a London couple who impose their city ways and thoughts on the more rurally based family. An adaptation of Anton Chekhov's play, "Uncle Vanya."

Good for

Date night
Friends night
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Not for scares, laughs or warmth.

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Cast

9 of 9

Crew

Directed by: Anthony Hopkins
Written by: Julian Mitchell
Music by: Anthony Hopkins

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Facts

August 8, 1996 · 1 h 34 min · PG-13

Released: August 8, 1996
Runtime: 1 h 34 min
Age rating: PG-13
Genres: Romance, Comedy, Drama
Original language: English
Made in: United Kingdom, United States
Available in: 3 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is August worth watching?"

Questions about August

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is August worth watching?

41

WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 41 (IMDb 5.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 33%). Audiences rate it higher (53 out of 100) than critics (33).

Is August okay for kids?

PG-13

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Will August make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is August good for date night?

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It can be: romance is 5 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.