Product Details

• Actors: Jason Patric, Thandie Newton, Larry Drake, Sam Waterston, Sarah-Jane Wylde
• Directors: John Duigan
• Writers: John Ehle
• Producers: Bob Weinstein, Borden Mace, Harvey Weinstein, Kerry Orent, Nick Wechsler
• Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, HiFi Sound, NTSC
• Language: English
• Rated: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Miramax Home Entertainment
• VHS Release Date: June 10, 1997
• Run Time: 91 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 630404710X
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #250,423 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Customer Reviews

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32 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A powerful movie, August 27, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: The Journey of August King [VHS] (VHS Tape)

The Journey of August King is one of the best movies I've ever seen in my life. August King finally has the deed to his land and home and while he is traveling back to his home he comes across a runaway slave. The goodness in August allows him to help her. He sacrifices everything for this slave and he never asked for anything in return. The scenery in the movie is overwhelming. It's beauty is at times undescribable. There's not much dialogue in this movie but when you reach the end you're like wow, that was a great movie. I've watched this movie many times and I am still awed by it. If your looking for a truly heartwarming story this is the one. I highly recommend this movie.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent movie, March 3, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: The Journey of August King [VHS] (VHS Tape)

A moving portrayal of the conflicts surrounding slavery. It was refreshing to see the spectrum of human attitudes and emotions concerning this especially among the mountain people (black and white) of NC. The characters were warm and believable and the story flowed along well.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars NC Mountain Movie, January 11, 2001

By 

sharon dickerson (In beautiful North Carolina) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Journey of August King [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I loved this movie! It is appropriate for all ages to watch with the exception of one quick scene.Of course the subject matter and depth would pass over a young child's head! It is a quiet quality movie about the growth of a man's character or maybe the revealing of the strength of character that was already there! There are few characters in the movie so you can quickly form an emotional bond with or against each one! And the movie takes place in the beautiful NC mountains during another time in history!And the music is great too! I don't want to tell you about the movie just watch it and see if you don't think it's wonderful too!