This is an easy-to-understand look at the “August: Osage County” movie from 2013. The movie is a Comedy-Drama which focuses on the Weston family, who are led by strong-minded women. This particular movie was directed by John Wells and stars Meryl Streep, Julia Roberts, and Chris Cooper among others. We’ll take a closer look at some interesting behind-the-scenes facts and where the movie was shot.
Where it Filmed?
“August: Osage County” was primarily filmed in a handful of locations in the United States. This includes places such as Bartlesville and Pawhuska, both in Oklahoma. Some shots were taken in Kern County, California, and other parts of Oklahoma like Oklahoma City and Ochelata. The movie was shot over the course of nearly two months, from October 15, 2012, to December 8, 2012.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Meryl Streep | Violet Weston |
| Julia Roberts | Barbara Weston |
| Chris Cooper | Charlie Aiken |
| Ewan McGregor | Bill Fordham |
| Margo Martindale | Mattie Fae Aiken |
| Sam Shepard | Beverly Weston |
| Dermot Mulroney | Steve Huberbrecht |
| Julianne Nicholson | Ivy Weston |
| Juliette Lewis | Karen Weston |
| Abigail Breslin | Jean Fordham |
| Benedict Cumberbatch | Little Charles Aiken |
| Misty Upham | Johnna Monevata |
| Will Coffey | Sheriff Deon Gilbeau |
| Newell Alexander | Dr. Burke |
| Jerry Stahl | Liquor Store Owner |
| Dale Dye | Radio Announcer |
| Ivan Allen | Radio Announcer |
| Arlin Miller | Baseball Announcer |
| J. Alan Davidson | Young Soldier (uncredited) |
| Michael Graham | Restaurant Patron (uncredited) |
| Maria Gus | Funeral Attendee (uncredited) |
| Leland Prater | Funeral Attendee (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie “August: Osage County” is based on a play written by Tracy Letts, who also adapted it for the screenplay.
- It was nominated for two Oscars, among other awards, and won 16 times while being nominated for 64 awards in total.
- This movie, while primarily a comedy-drama, explores themes of family, divergence of life paths, and the complexity of raising children.
- The movie has an impressive cast, including Meryl Streep playing the role of Violet Weston and Julia Roberts playing Barbara Weston; Chris Cooper also stars as Charlie Aiken.
- Despite its critical acclaim, “August: Osage County” was not developed into a sequel or series and remains a standalone film.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Bartlesville, Oklahoma, USA
- Latitude: 36.7467005
- Longitude: -95.9783538
- Place ID: ChIJ8b3HNk8St4cRNqEo1eAC8N4
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Bartlesville, OK, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Kern County, California, USA
- Latitude: 35.4937274
- Longitude: -118.8596804
- Place ID: ChIJay370_YE64AR-iOuuhZv_Hk
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Kern County, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Oklahoma, USA
- Latitude: 35.0077519
- Longitude: -97.092877
- Place ID: ChIJnU-ssRE5rIcRSOoKQDPPHF0
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Oklahoma, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Ochelata, Oklahoma, USA
- Latitude: 36.6000907
- Longitude: -95.9797109
- Place ID: ChIJN1UuUyYat4cR_64BrTmvSEY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Ochelata, OK, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
