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Oslo, August 31st

2011·Movie
1h 35min·NR
84
GreatGoodWatch score

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A , drama: , .

Good for date night · friends night · drop-in friendly

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A recovering drug addict is granted a day’s leave from rehab and returns to Oslo, where he reconnects with friends, faces the weight of his past, and struggles with uncertainty about his future. Over the course of one day, he drifts through encounters that reflect his longing for connection and his deep sense of alienation.
Character StudyAddiction RecoveryOsloExistential CrisisMelancholicSocial CommentaryPsychological RealismDay in the Life

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Where can I stream Oslo, August 31st legally?

You can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Oslo, August 31st worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84/100 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 97%, and Metacritic 84). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Oslo, August 31st rated?

NRDrug use

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: drug use.

How long is Oslo, August 31st?

1 h 35 min

Oslo, August 31st runs 1 h 35 min.

Will Oslo, August 31st make me laugh?

A touch

Not really. Humor is rare.

Is Oslo, August 31st plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven. It leans on character depth and dialogue centrality more than on its plot.

Can I half-watch Oslo, August 31st?

Easy watchDemanding

Mostly, yes. It asks for some focus, but our viewing guide says you can drop in and out.

Is Oslo, August 31st good for date night?

Date NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

Probably. Our viewing guide lists it for date night. There's little romance in it.

Will Oslo, August 31st scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

No.

Will I feel good after watching Oslo, August 31st?

BleakHopeful

Probably not. Its tone is bleak and sad.

Is Oslo, August 31st based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Oslo, August 31st?

Critics91
Audiences79

Not quite. Critics rate Oslo, August 31st higher (91) than audiences (79). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Oslo, August 31st in?

NorwegianEnglish

It was made in Norwegian, with some English. Produced in Norway.

In how many countries can I watch Oslo, August 31st?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Oslo, August 31st in 28 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Oslo, August 31st use?

Extremely Short TimespanThe One That Got AwayBabies Make Everything BetterShoot the Shaggy DogCrapsack WorldBlack SheepMay–December RomanceDescent into AddictionDowner EndingDowner BeginningAlone in a CrowdThe Ghost

TV Tropes lists 12 storytelling tropes for Oslo, August 31st, including Extremely Short Timespan, The One That Got Away, Babies Make Everything Better.