August: Osage County

August: Osage County

Misery loves family

Directed by John Wells

Produced by Jean Doumanian Productions, Smokehouse Pictures

2013121 min6.9 / 10

A raw, claustrophobic family drama that excavates generational trauma and dysfunction through sharp dialogue and confrontation, anchored by complex mother-daughter relationships.

An intense look at the lives of the strong-willed daughters of the Weston family, whose paths have diverged until a family crisis brings them back to the Midwest house they grew up in, and to the dysfunctional mother who raised them.

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  • Is August: Osage County sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.

  • Does August: Osage County end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 80% of films.

  • Is August: Osage County violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Is August: Osage County easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

  • Is August: Osage County scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.

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58/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity70

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Surprise41

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love65

How much audiences actually like it

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