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Tom Sterling (Josh Hartnett) is a dot-com superstar living the high life in New York City. Tom's fortune is jeopardized when the tech bubble bursts in the summer of 2001, and his main investor, Cyrus (David Bowie), is reluctant to sign off on a deal that would guarantee an influx of cash. Forced to seek financial help, he turns to his brother (Adam Scott), with whom he has a strained relationship, for a loan. But, as Tom's business fails, he realizes his personal relationships are what really need saving.
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Critics Consensus

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

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Owen Gleiberman Entertainment Weekly Jul 16, 2008
A-
Anyone who thinks that Josh Hartnett isn't a true movie star should see his riveting, high-wire performance in August, a shrewdly dramatized look back at the bursting of the dot-com bubble. Go to Full Review John Anderson Newsday Jul 14, 2008
3/4
Smartly scripted, convincingly atmospheric morality fable in which Hartnett, usually insubstantial as a good guy, plays a convincingly flawed character galloping toward the precipice. Go to Full Review Kyle Smith New York Post Jul 11, 2008
0.5/4
Only an amusing cameo by David Bowie enlivens things, but he's onscreen for just about two minutes at the end. Go to Full Review David D'Arcy Screen International Dec 1, 2008
This one has nothing extraordinary about it to compensate for seven years' staleness. Go to Full Review Jonathan W. Hickman Entertainment Insiders Oct 18, 2008
3/4
A movie that makes a good initial public offering. Go to Full Review Ron Wilkinson Monsters and Critics Jul 27, 2008
4/10
If you want to see ignorant self destruction, see Troy Duffy in "Overnight" and forget this film---the worst mistake Josh Hartnett has made in his career. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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thiago s @Thiagostone Jan 4, 2026 Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom See more inta k @intuciic Apr 25, 2013 how one person can loose everything coz of their attitude. See more Jan 13, 2013 This film wasn't great but it certainly wasn't bad either. I think that movie had potential, unfortunately it was unable to reach that full potential. Stamp of Judgement: Decent See more Nov 4, 2012 C est une fois de plus au fond d un garage que commence l aventure pour deux frangins et leur petite startup. Une startup rapidement coté en bourse qui attire l attention de nombreux investisseurs. Si le rythme du film est plutôt régulier, il est loin d être vide de sens. Le personnage ambigu, égocentrique et décapant de Tom est joué a la perfection par Josh Hartnett. Parfois manipulateur mais toujours tranchant, déshumanisé par son entourage qui ne sait plus a quelle facette de l homme elle a faire. Le monde des affaires, tout puissant, l emportera finalement sur la paternité de l entreprise. Une histoire passionnante, perspective d une mécanique économique bien rodée qui ne laisse aucun faux plis. See more Oct 29, 2012 Stays at this forced level of intensity for the entire movie and you know exactly where it's going from the start. See more Jul 26, 2012 I was impressed with this work. The overall 'message', which seems to be 'enjoy the benefits of capitalism, but in moderation', is probably the right message for the current turbulent times. See more Read all reviews
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Austin Chick

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Josh Hartnett

Tom Sterling

Naomie Harris

Sarrah

Adam Scott

Joshua Sterling

Robin Tunney

Melanie

Andre Royo

Dylan

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August (2008) Rip Torn as Mr. Sterling in "August." View more photos

Movie Info

Synopsis Tom Sterling (Josh Hartnett) is a dot-com superstar living the high life in New York City. Tom's fortune is jeopardized when the tech bubble bursts in the summer of 2001, and his main investor, Cyrus (David Bowie), is reluctant to sign off on a deal that would guarantee an influx of cash. Forced to seek financial help, he turns to his brother (Adam Scott), with whom he has a strained relationship, for a loan. But, as Tom's business fails, he realizes his personal relationships are what really need saving.
Director
Austin Chick
Producer
Charlie Corwin, Clara Markowicz, Elle Key, David Guy Levy
Screenwriter
Howard A. Rodman
Distributor
First Look
Production Co
Periscope Entertainment, Original Media
Rating
R (Language|Some Sexual Content)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 11, 2008, Limited
Release Date (DVD)
Aug 26, 2008
Box Office (Gross USA)
$11.8K
Runtime
1h 28m
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