What is the Metascore for August?

August has a Metascore of 86 out of 100 on Celluloid.

Documentary Editor's Pick

August Review (2024) — 91% Celluloid Score

Directed by Zhang Zhehan · 2024 · Last reviewed August 31, 2026

Answer Summary

August (2024) earns a 91% Celluloid Score — Celluloid Pick. Celluloid Pick — highly recommended.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

Quick Verdict

Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.

91%

Celluloid Score Celluloid Pick

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96% Editorial Rating

97% Audience snapshot · excluded

86 Metascore

★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4.4

9.5 IMDb /10

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Runtime: 53m
Cast: Zhang Zhehan
Country: China
Language: Mandarin

Official theatrical poster for August (2024)

Theatrical release

Where to watch

Not confirmed on any major streaming platform yet — check local listings.

Why this score?

Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (96/100).
Audiences widely enjoyed it (97%).
Metascore signals universal acclaim (86/100).
Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4.4/5).
IMDb users score it 9.5/10.

Best for

Viewers who want a well-regarded documentary pick
Short runtime — easy weeknight watch

Not ideal for

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Is August worth watching?

Yes — August earns a 91% Celluloid Score. Celluloid Pick — highly recommended.

Celluloid Verdict

August — a major Zhang Zhehan film credit for Celluloid Stars filmography.
Celluloid editorial verdict

Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

What is August about?

The documentary marks the directorial debut of Chinese actor Zhang Zhehan, it documents his deeply personal journey of self-healing in the aftermath of a devastating cyber media storm in August 2021 that abruptly halted his acting career.

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