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August (2008)

August (2008), directed by Austin Chick, starring Josh Hartnett and Adam Scott.

05/16/2008 BR Drama 1h 28m

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Synopsis

Two brothers, ambitious dot-com entrepreneurs, attempt to keep their company afloat as the stock market begins to collapse in August 2001, one month prior to the 9/11 attacks.

  • Andrij ParekhCinematography
  • Austin ChickDirector
  • Pete BeaudreauEditing
  • Charlie CorwinProducer

About the film

August is a 2008 American drama film directed by Austin Chick and presented by 57th & Irving. The screenplay by Howard A. Rodman focuses on two brothers, ambitious dot-com entrepreneurs attempting to keep their company afloat as the stock market begins to collapse in August 2001, one month prior to the 9/11 attacks.

The film premiered as an official selection of the Spectrum section at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival. The film did poorly among film critics and received generally poor reviews.

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August is a 2008 American drama film directed by Austin Chick and presented by 57th & Irving. The screenplay by Howard A. Rodman focuses on two brothers, ambitious dot-com entrepreneurs attempting to keep their company afloat as the stock market begins to collapse in August 2001, one month prior to the 9/11 attacks.

The film premiered as an official selection of the Spectrum section at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival. The film did poorly among film critics and received generally poor reviews.

Plot Summary

Tom and Joshua Sterling are brothers whose Internet startup company, Landshark, is as hot as a New York City summer – only this is the summer of 2001, their company is in lock up, its stock price is plunging and, in a few weeks, the world will change forever.

In the meantime, Tom is living the hedonistic life of an Internet star; he dates multiple women, drives a 67 Camaro convertible and hangs out at a new club called Bungalow 8. Tom Sterling is a true showman, a demigod in a cult – and culture – of personality.

Cast

Josh Hartnett as Tom Sterling

Naomie Harris as Sarah

Adam Scott as Joshua Sterling

Robin Tunney as Melanie Hanson

Andre Royo as Dylan Gottschalk

Emmanuelle Chriqui as Morella Sterling

Laila Robins as Ottmar Peevo

Caroline Lagerfelt as Nancy Sterling

Alan Cox as Burton

John Lavelle as Brad

David Bowie as Cyrus Ogilvie

Rip Torn as David Sterling

Mozhan Marnò as Ashley

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Critical reception

Rotten Tomatoes gives the film 36% based on 25 reviews, with a consensus that "Josh Hartnett puts in a well-intentioned performance but overall, August only superficially explores its dotcom-burst setting." Metacritic reported the film had an average score of 39 out of 100 based on 10 reviews, indicating "generally unfavorable" reviews.

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What is August about?

August: Two brothers, ambitious dot-com entrepreneurs, attempt to keep their company afloat as the stock market begins to collapse in August 2001, one month prior to the 9/11 attacks.

Who directed August?

August was directed by Austin Chick in 2008.

Who stars in August?

The cast of August includes Josh Hartnett, Adam Scott, Robin Tunney, Andre Royo and Naomie Harris.

How long is August?

August runs for 88 minutes, or 1h28.

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