Oslo, August 31st (2012): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Oslo, August 31st is a 2012 drama directed by Joachim Trier, starring Anders Danielsen Lie, Ingrid Olava and Hans Olav Brenner. It is based on The Fire Within by Pierre Drieu la Rochelle and Richard Howard. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes and earned $1.5 million worldwide. Critics gave it 97% on Rotten Tomatoes and 84 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- Joachim Trier
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Norwegian - Studio
- Strand Releasing
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Oslo, August 31st About?
The premise of Oslo, August 31st without spoilers, adapted from The Fire Within by Pierre Drieu la Rochelle and Richard Howard. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Following a difficult period, Anders finds himself struggling to maintain his progress as he spends a significant August 31st in Oslo. A job interview offers a glimmer of hope, but he's forced to confront painful memories and strained relationships. Seeking a path toward healing and a possibility of love, Anders battles inner turmoil and the lingering impact of past mistakes.
Oslo, August 31st Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- suicide
- oslo norway
- drug addict
- despair
- topless swimming
- emptiness
- ex girlfriend
- 24 hour time span
- date in title
- city in title
- female nudity
- female topless nudity
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- handsome man
- male protagonist
- friend
- young
- job
- norway
- europe
- coming of age drama
- psychological drama
- old friends
- job interview
- nightclub
- childhood memory
- family relationships
- foreign language adaptation
- techno music
- techno rave
- urban despair
- rave party
- stealing money
- drug dealer
- passage of time
- house party
- loneliness
- suicide by drug overdose
- suicidal thoughts
- rehab center
- rehab patient
- answering machine
- childhood home
- restaurant
- cafe
- park
- sunrise
- swimming pool
- drinking
- party
- reference to marcel proust
Oslo, August 31st Cast
Anders Danielsen Lie leads the cast, with Ingrid Olava and Hans Olav Brenner. Directed by Joachim Trier.
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Director Joachim Trier
More from Joachim Trier
More films directed by Joachim Trier, best-rated first: Sentimental Value, The Worst Person in the World, Thelma and Reprise.
Oslo, August 31st Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Oslo, August 31st 97% on Rotten Tomatoes and 84 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10.
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IMDb 7.6 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 97% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 82%
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Metacritic 84 Metascore
User score 7.8
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TMDB 75% User score
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Letterboxd 4.1 /5
2.5K ratings
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Movie Insider 3.5 /5
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Oslo, August 31st Plot Summary
What happens in Oslo, August 31st from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Anders is a recovering drug addict residing in a rehab clinic in Oslo. During his first chance for an overnight leave, he encounters an old flame, Malin, which triggers dark thoughts that lead him to consider suicide. Filled with despair, he walks into a lake, but ultimately decides against it, returning instead to his rehab center where he remains silent about his attempt during group therapy.
Full summary
The whole story of Oslo, August 31st, scene by scene
Oslo, August 31st Box Office
Oslo, August 31st grossed $1.5 million worldwide. $101,475 came from the US and Canada and $1.4 million (93%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$1.5M
- US & Canada
- $101.5K
- International
- $1.4M
Oslo, August 31st Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 featurette.
- Featurette ND/NF Q&A w/ Joachim Trier, "Oslo, August 31st"
How Well Do You Know Oslo, August 31st?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is Anders struggling with throughout the film?
Cars in Oslo, August 31st
81 cars on screen, including the 2007 BMW 730d E65 and the 2010 Honda Insight.
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2007 BMW 730d E65 Minor role -
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2005 Scania P 114 G 380 Minor role -
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Oslo, August 31st Also Known As
22 alternative titles, including “31 de Agosto” and “八三一斷魂曲”.
- Also known as
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- 31 de Agosto
- 八三一斷魂曲
- Осло
- 31-го серпня
- 奥斯陆，8月31日
- Oslo 31 augusti
- 31 août
- 31. August
- Oslo: 31 Ağustos
- Oslo, augusztus
- אוסלו
- 31 לאוגוסט
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- 31 август
- 31 sierpnia
- 31-го августа
- Όσλο
- 31 Αυγούστου
- 八月三十一日，我在奧斯陸
- 오슬로
- 8월 31일, ოსლო
- 31 აგვისტო
- オスロ、8月31日
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Death at Oslo Central, Norwegian Dream and Oslo.
Oslo, August 31st FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Oslo, August 31st, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Oslo, August 31st?
Oslo, August 31st runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was Oslo, August 31st released?
Oslo, August 31st was released on May 25, 2012.
Who directed Oslo, August 31st?
Oslo, August 31st was directed by Joachim Trier.
More films by Joachim Trier Who is in the cast of Oslo, August 31st?
Oslo, August 31st stars Anders Danielsen Lie, Ingrid Olava and Hans Olav Brenner.
How much did Oslo, August 31st make at the box office?
Oslo, August 31st grossed $1.5 million worldwide ($101,475 domestic, $1.4 million international).
How is Oslo, August 31st rated?
Oslo, August 31st has 7.6/10 on IMDb, 97% on Rotten Tomatoes, 84 on Metacritic and 75% on TMDB.
Is Oslo, August 31st based on a book?
Yes. Oslo, August 31st is adapted from The Fire Within by Pierre Drieu la Rochelle, Richard Howard and Will Self.
Does Oslo, August 31st have a post-credit scene?
No. Oslo, August 31st has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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