August (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2019, August is a drama film directed by Armando Capó, running about 85 minutes. “Amidst the greatest crisis in cuban history, a boy's life will change forever” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Cuba, summer of 1994. In the midst of período especial, one of the greatest crises in the country’s history, thousands of Cuban rafters try to reach the United States illegally, never sure if they’ll make it out alive. With holidays starting, Carlos plunges into a carefree August, wandering around with his friends and falling in love for the first time. Little does he know about the country’s uncertain future, and in this hot summer, the world of Carlos will turn upside down.
Who’s in it. August stars Damián González Guerrero as Carlos, Alejandro Guerrero Machado as Mandy, Glenda Delgado Dominguez as Elena and Lola Amores as Mother, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, August sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch August page.
If you liked it. Fans of August tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch August (2019)?
- In US, August is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is August worth watching?
- August holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in August?
- August stars Damián González Guerrero, Alejandro Guerrero Machado, Glenda Delgado Dominguez, Lola Amores and Verónica Lynn.