August

PG

Released Apr 19, 1996

1h 33m

Drama

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14%

7 Reviews

Tomatometer

48%

1,000+ Ratings

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In this adaptation of Chekhov's "Uncle Vanya" relocated to Wales, Ieuan Davies (Anthony Hopkins) is the caretaker of a country estate belonging to professor Alexander Blathwaite (Leslie Phillips). Ieuan feels deep regret, believing that he never accomplished anything. When Blaithwaite arrives from England with his new wife, Helen (Kate Burton), it stirs emotions in Ieuan, who secretly longs for her. Then Ieuan's friend, Dr. Lloyd (Gawn Grainger), visits and soon falls for Helen, as well.

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An interesting and well directed debut for Sir Anthony..

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/18/23

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A ponderous, occassionaly dull bio-pic rescued somewhat by an engaging performance from Anthony Hopkins.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

01/25/23

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Chekov with out the bore of Russian references...Amazingly casted and filled with some classic actoral teachings from British stage actors. A rare directorial debut from my very admired Sir Hopkins*

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/14/23

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Very well done as you would expect with an Anthony Hopkins project. Not much action. The acting is excellent, but the plot only lets them go so far. Ambitious project for the Masterpiece Theatre crowd.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/19/23

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[font=Verdana]August was an incredibly dry humored romance film that seemed as if it would never end. The main plot consisted of everyone being in love with some one they couldnt be with and being bored with life. The storyline was very thin and the bulk of the film was very repetitive to the point that it was no longer entertaining after about twenty minutes. The main highlight of this film was a drunken Anthony Hopkins (Silence of the Lambs) who paraded around as a bored rich Englishman, chasing a woman he couldnt have. The direction, also Hopkins, was borderline questionable as was the acting by an ensemble cast that pushed its chemistry. There were some rather humorous parts but they were so few and far between that it doesnt make up for the other faults of the film. Bottom line is if you are a romance fan, rent something else. [/font]

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

01/30/23

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Lush landscapes and cinematography in spots. It does give one food for thought on their own life story. One can only orchestrate their life just so far. So enjoy the one you've been given. Tone is a bit melancholic, but likeable all the same. Hopkins a pleasure as ever.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/24/23

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Anthony Hopkins

Director

Anthony Hopkins

Ieuan Davies

Kate Burton

Helen Blathwaite

Leslie Phillips

Professor Alexander Blathwaite

Gawn Grainger

Dr. Michael Lloyd

Rhian Morgan

Sian Blathwaite

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Anne Billson

Daily Telegraph (UK)

There's a lot of hysterical shouting and some irrelevant stuff about an accident in a nearby quarry, and you end up wishing the main characters would stop moaning and, for once, just go ahead and kill themselves.

Nov 27, 2017

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Kyle Smith

New York Post

Rated: 0.5/4

Jul 16, 2008

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Rated: 1.5/4

Jul 11, 2008

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Rated: 2/4

Oct 18, 2008

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Emanuel Levy

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Rated: 2/5

Jul 3, 2005

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Frank Swietek

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Rated: 2/5

Oct 12, 2004

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Synopsis

In this adaptation of Chekhov's "Uncle Vanya" relocated to Wales, Ieuan Davies (Anthony Hopkins) is the caretaker of a country estate belonging to professor Alexander Blathwaite (Leslie Phillips). Ieuan feels deep regret, believing that he never accomplished anything. When Blaithwaite arrives from England with his new wife, Helen (Kate Burton), it stirs emotions in Ieuan, who secretly longs for her. Then Ieuan's friend, Dr. Lloyd (Gawn Grainger), visits and soon falls for Helen, as well.

Director: Anthony Hopkins
Producer: Guy East, Steve Morrison
Screenwriter: Anton Chekhov, Julian Mitchell
Distributor: Samuel Goldwyn Company
Production Co: Samuel Goldwyn Company
Rating: PG
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 19, 1996, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 27, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $48.9K
Runtime: 1h 33m
Sound Mix: Surround, Stereo