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One Day in September

1999·Movie
1h 34min·R
IMDb7.8Metacritic827.8Rotten Tomatoes97%92%

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One Day in September fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense and violent

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Violence7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Nostalgic and moving

  • Nostalgia8
  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Satire & Parody2

World

History, mystery, and war

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout direction and storytelling

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction8
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

1972. The Munich Olympic Games. 121 Nations. 7,123 Competitors. Over a billion viewers ... and 8 Palestinian Terrorists. For the first time in 25 years, the truth is revealed.

The full story of the 1972 Munich Olympics Massacre and the Israeli revenge operation 'Wrath of God.' The 1972 Munich Olympics were interrupted by Palestinian terrorists taking Israeli athletes hostage. Besides footage taken at the time, we see interviews with the surviving terrorist, Jamal Al Gashey, and various officials detailing exactly how the police, lacking an anti-terrorist squad and turning down help from the Israelis, botched the operation.
Munich Olympics MassacreTerrorismIsraeli RevengeHistorical AccountPolitical IntrigueDocumentaryTragic EventsGeopolitical Conflict1972 Olympics

Crew

Directed by:
Kevin Macdonald
Produced by:
Arthur Cohn, John Battsek, Andrew Ruhemann
Composed by:
Gillian Dodders, Brendan Nicholson, Mark Heslop

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about One Day in September

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream One Day in September legally?

PrimefuboTVMGM+PhiloThe RokuTubi TV

One Day in September is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free and Tubi TV. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is One Day in September worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85/100 (IMDb 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes 97%, and Metacritic 82). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is One Day in September rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

How long is One Day in September?

1 h 34 min

One Day in September runs 1 h 34 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on One Day in September?

Critics90
Audiences83

Yes. Critics average 90 and audiences 83 out of 100, so both groups see One Day in September much the same way.

What language is One Day in September in?

EnglishGermanFrench

It was made in English, with some German, French. Produced in Germany, Switzerland, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch One Day in September?

3CHNLUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for One Day in September in 3 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does One Day in September use?

GornGermanic EfficiencySplit Screen"Where Are They Now?" EpilogueGood-Times MontagePixellationTick Tock TerrorStock FootageDocumentaryTalking HeadsThe Ken Burns EffectP.O.V. Camand 1 more

TV Tropes lists 13 storytelling tropes for One Day in September, including Gorn, Germanic Efficiency, Split Screen.