---
title: "Christmas in August"
year: 1998
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/christmas-in-august-1998"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 26935
imdb_id: "tt0140825"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 97
community_rating: 7.7
vote_count: 100
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Christmas in August (1998) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/christmas-in-august-1998

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Christmas in August is a drama and romance film released on January 24, 1998, with a runtime of one hour and thirty-seven minutes. Directed by Hur Jin-ho, the film features a cast that includes Han Suk-kyu, Shim Eun-ha, Shin Goo, and Oh Ji-hye. Set during a sweltering summer in Seoul, the story follows a terminally ill, thirty-something bachelor and photographer named Jung-won, who runs a small photo studio in a humble shack passed down from his father. While going about his daily routine of soothing fussy customers, enlarging neighborhood portraits, and framing pictures for funeral altars, Jung-won meets a young traffic cop and meter maid who visits his studio. Despite his terminal condition, which she does not know about, they form an untimely yet touching bond and begin a tentative, unfinished romance.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Hoopla | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Hoopla | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Hur Jin-ho
- **Networks / Studios**: Sidus

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Han Suk-kyu** as *Jung-won*
- **Shim Eun-ha** as *Da-rim*
- **Shin Gu** as *Jung-won's Father*
- **Oh Ji-hye** as *Jung-sook*
- **Lee Han-wi** as *Chul-goo*
- **Jeon Mi-seon** as *Ji-won*
- **Gwon Hye-won** as *Hyo-jung*
- **Son Se-kwang** as *Cheol*
- **Choi Sun-joong** as *Suk-hee*
- **Kim Ae-ra** as *Grandmother*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Christmas in August online?
Christmas in August is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, The Roku Channel. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Christmas in August worth watching?
Christmas in August holds a community rating of 7.7/10 based on 100 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Romance for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Christmas in August and when was it released?
Christmas in August is a feature film with a runtime of 97 minutes. It was released in 1998. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Christmas in August?
Christmas in August was directed by Hur Jin-ho.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Christmas in August — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/26935)
- [Christmas in August (1998)](https://mydramalist.com/)
- [Christmas in August (1998) - Cast & Crew - The Movie Database ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/26935-8/cast)
- [Christmas in August (1998) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0140825)
- [Watch Christmas in August (1998) Full Movie Online](https://watch.plex.tv/)
- [Christmas in August (1998) directed by Hur Jin-ho • Reviews, film + cast • Letterboxd](https://letterboxd.com/)

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