Christmas in August
1998, Korean. Directed by Hur Jin-ho.
Is love eternal?
It's a sweltering summer, but Jung-won, a terminally ill, thirty-something photographer, is already in the winter of his life when he begins a tentative romance with a young traffic cop who doesn't know about his condition. Is their relationship doomed before it even begins?
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Korean
- Rated
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 24 January 1998
- Original title
- 8월의 크리스마스
- Country
- South Korea
- Written by
- Oh Seung-uk, Hur Jin-ho, Shin Dong-hwan
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Christmas in August: quick answers
Is Christmas in August worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.7/10 from 100 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Christmas in August?
Christmas in August runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Does Christmas in August have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Christmas in August. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Christmas in August parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Christmas in August yet.
Which OTT platform is Christmas in August on?
Christmas in August is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Christmas in August?
If you liked Christmas in August, try Five Feet Apart, More Than Blue, Not Easily Broken.
Who directed Christmas in August?
Christmas in August (1998) was directed by Hur Jin-ho and stars Han Suk-kyu, Shim Eun-ha, Shin Gu.