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August 1

1988Movie2 h 24 min

Crime
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4

Summary

After a keenly fought election, MKR becomes the new chief minister. When the opponents hire a psychotic killer to assassinate him, Perumal, a crime branch officer, is assigned to stop him.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want something quiet and calm

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for laughs.

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Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Sibi Malayil
Written by
S. N. Swamy
Music by
Shyam

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Facts

July 21, 1988 · 2 h 24 min · Violence, Strong Language

Released
July 21, 1988
Runtime
2 h 24 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Crime
Original language
Malayalam
Made in
India
Available in
72 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream August 1?"

Questions about August 1

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream August 1?

It streams in 72 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is August 1 worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 7.4).

Is there a sequel to August 1?

  1. August 1 (1988)
  2. August 15 (2011)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by August 15 (2011).

Is August 1 okay for kids?

ViolenceStrong language

Yes: its content advisories are violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is August 1 in English?

Malayalam

No, it was made in Malayalam.