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Four Days in September

1997·Movie
1h 50min·R

Where to watch

No stream option in US yet.

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Four Days in September fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Moving

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6
  • Catharsis6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Physical Comedy1

World

History, politics, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Their goal: freedom. Their only hope: an international incident. Their target: the American ambassador.

Fernando, a journalist, and his friend César join terrorist group MR8 in order to fight Brazilian dictatorial regime during the late sixties. César, however, is wounded and captured during a bank hold up. Fernando then decides to kidnap the American ambassador in Brazil and ask for the release of fifteen political prisoners in exchange for his life.
Political ThrillerHistorical DramaBrazilian DictatorshipKidnapping PlotSocial ActivismBiographical StoryTense NarrativeResistance MovementHuman Rights ThemesJournalism & Activism

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Four Days in September

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Four Days in September legally?

You can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Four Days in September worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 7.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 59%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Four Days in September rated?

RViolence

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Four Days in September?

1 h 50 min

Four Days in September runs 1 h 50 min.

Is Four Days in September based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Four Days in September?

Critics59
Audiences75

Not quite. Audiences rate Four Days in September higher (75) than critics (59). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Four Days in September in?

PortugueseEnglish

It was made in Portuguese, with some English. Produced in Brazil.

In how many countries can I watch Four Days in September?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Four Days in September in 21 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Four Days in September use?

State SecVoiceover LetterPre-Climax ClimaxBlood-Splattered Wedding DressQuestioning Title?Establishing Character MomentHoney PotStock FootageCold-Blooded TortureBased on a True StoryThe Horseshoe EffectDramatic Gun Cockand 9 more

TV Tropes lists 21 storytelling tropes for Four Days in September, including State Sec, Voiceover Letter, Pre-Climax Climax.