August
“It's really how life can appear with desillusions, good and funny moments, peace, love and hate.”
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."
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 8, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anthony Hopkins
- Screenplay & Story
- Julian Mitchell
- Original Score
- Anthony Hopkins
- Original Title
- August
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Newcomm, Granada Productions, Majestic Films International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anthony Hopkins
Julian Mitchell, Anton Chekhov
Anthony Hopkins
Robin Vidgeon
Department Leadership Roster
Anthony Hopkins
Director
Julian Mitchell
Screenplay
Robin Vidgeon
Director of Photography
Anthony Hopkins
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About August
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is August about?
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."
Who directed August?
August was directed by Anthony Hopkins.
Who stars in August?
The principal cast of August includes Anthony Hopkins, Leslie Phillips, Kate Burton, Gawn Grainger, Rhian Morgan.
When was August released and how long is it?
August was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for August?
The original motion picture soundtrack for August was composed by Anthony Hopkins.
What is the age rating and content advisory for August?
August holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).