Oslo, August 31st
2011, Norwegian. Directed by Joachim Trier.
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A recovering drug addict is granted a day’s leave from rehab and returns to Oslo, where he reconnects with friends, faces the weight of his past, and struggles with uncertainty about his future. Over the course of one day, he drifts through encounters that reflect his longing for connection and his deep sense of alienation.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Norwegian
- Rated
- NR
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Oslo, August 31st is streaming on Strand Releasing in India.
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Cast & crew
- Joachim TrierDirector
- Anders Danielsen LieAnders
- Malin CrépinMalin
- Hans Olav BrennerThomas
- Ingrid OlavaRebecca
- Tone Beate MostraumTove
- Øystein RøgerDavid
- Aksel ThankeTerapeut
- Kjærsti Odden SkjeldalMirjam
- Renate ReinsveRenate
- Anders BorchgrevinkØystein
- Petter Width KristiansenPetter
- Johanne Kjellevik LedangJohanne
Details
- Released
- 31 August 2011
- Original title
- Oslo, 31. august
- Country
- Norway
- Written by
- Eskil Vogt, Joachim Trier
- Box office
- $1.5M
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What Oslo, August 31st is based on
Oslo, August 31st is based on Will O' the Wisp, a 1931 novel by Pierre Drieu La Rochelle, published by Éditions Gallimard.
Novel · 1931
Will O' the Wisp
By Pierre Drieu La Rochelle
Published by Éditions Gallimard
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Oslo, August 31st: quick answers
Is Oslo, August 31st worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 542 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Oslo, August 31st?
Oslo, August 31st runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Does Oslo, August 31st have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Oslo, August 31st. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Oslo, August 31st parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Oslo, August 31st is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Oslo, August 31st on?
Oslo, August 31st is streaming on Strand Releasing in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Oslo, August 31st?
If you liked Oslo, August 31st, try Armand, Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere, The Lost Weekend.
Who directed Oslo, August 31st?
Oslo, August 31st (2011) was directed by Joachim Trier and stars Anders Danielsen Lie, Malin Crépin, Hans Olav Brenner.
What is Oslo, August 31st based on?
Oslo, August 31st is based on Will O' the Wisp, a 1931 novel by Pierre Drieu La Rochelle, published by Éditions Gallimard.