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August (2008)

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Reviews Counted:38

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Average Rating:5.8/10

Consensus: Josh Hartnett puts in a well-intentioned performance but overall, August only superficially explores its dotcom-burst setting.

Runtime: 88 mins

Genre: Dramas

Synopsis: Josh Hartnett (30 Days of Night) stars in this drama from XX/XY director Austin Chick. Tom Sterling (Hartnett) finds that all aspects of his life are failing at once: he can't keep a romance with... Josh Hartnett (30 Days of Night) stars in this drama from XX/XY director Austin Chick. Tom Sterling (Hartnett) finds that all aspects of his life are failing at once: he can't keep a romance with his girlfriend (Naomie Harris of the Pirates of the Caribbean series) alive, his business is going under, and his family continues to be a source of pain and struggle. Augustcostars David Bowie, Rip Torn, Adam Scott, and Emmanuelle Chriqui. [More]

Starring: Josh Hartnett, Naomie Harris, Adam Scott, Robin Tunney

Starring: Josh Hartnett, Naomie Harris, Adam Scott, Robin Tunney, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Rip Torn, Andre Royo, David Bowie

Director: Austin Chick

Director: Austin Chick
Screenwriter: Howard A. Rodman
Producer: Charlie Corwin, Elisa Pugliese, David Guy Levy, Josh Hartnett, Clara Markowicz
Studio: Original Media

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"August" is a flat and cliche-ridden movie about brothers Tom(Josh Hartnett) and Josh(Adam Scott)... More
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RT critics got this one wrong. August Chick is a strong artist and this movie was an 8 out or 10... More
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a cool ass little movie that lets us back IN days before 9/11 and never *****ing even hints at... More
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