August(1996)
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August Synopsis
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."
August (1996) is a romance, comedy and drama film directed by Anthony Hopkins, released on August 8, 1996 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Anthony Hopkins, Leslie Phillips, Kate Burton and Gawn Grainger. Viewers rate it 4.3 out of 10 across 14 ratings.
- Director:
- Anthony Hopkins
- Writers:
- Anton Chekhov, Julian Mitchell
- Cinematographer:
- Robin Vidgeon
- Composer:
- Anthony Hopkins
- Production:
- Newcomm, Granada Productions, Majestic Films International
- Status:
- Released
August Cast & Crew
Main cast
Anthony Hopkins
as Ieuan Davies
Leslie Phillips
as Professor Alexander Blathwaite
Kate Burton
as Helen Blathwaite
Gawn Grainger
as Dr. Michael Lloyd
Rhian Morgan
as Sian Blathwaite
Hugh Lloyd
as Prosser
Menna Trussler
as Gwen
Rhys Ifans
as Griffiths
Rhoda Lewis
as Mair
Key crew
Directed by Anthony Hopkins, written by Anton Chekhov and Julian Mitchell.
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August Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.3/10 from 14 ratings.
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August – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch August online?
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August (1996) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in August?
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The main cast of August (1996) includes Anthony Hopkins, Leslie Phillips, Kate Burton, Gawn Grainger and Rhian Morgan. The film was directed by Anthony Hopkins. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was August released?
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August was released on August 8, 1996 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is August worth watching?
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August (1996) holds an average rating of 4.3 out of 10 from 14 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy romance, comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.