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Play trailer Poster for September PG Released Dec 18, 1987 1h 22m Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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Following an attempted suicide, Lane (Mia Farrow) retreats to her summerhouse in Vermont to rest. However, Lane's residence is not the peaceful haven it should be when her houseguests disrupt the healing process. Lane struggles to deal with her obnoxious mother (Elaine Stritch), who is visiting with her stepfather (Jack Warden). While Lane lusts after a writer (Sam Waterston) who wants her best friend (Dianne Wiest), a friendly neighbor (Denholm Elliott) carries a torch for Lane.
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Gene Siskel Chicago Tribune The situation is a bit precious at times, but the central conflict between daughter Mia Farrow and her mother Elaine Stritch is fresh and compelling. Rated: 3/4 Aug 23, 2017 Full Review Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times Allen has made so many comedies that it is easy to insist that he make nothing else. Actually, he is as acute an author of serious dialogue as anyone now making movies, and in September most of the real action goes on in the word choices. Rated: 3.5/4 Jan 1, 2000 Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy It sounds like a wacky prime-time sitcom that would rule the boob tube for four years minimum. Instead, it's the scenario fueling Woody Allen's dreary drama. Rated: 2/4 Sep 22, 2021 Full Review Mattie Lucas From the Front Row A perfect storm of acting, writing, and direction that subtly seeps into the heart and lingers long after the credits have rolled. A little known but hugely powerful triumph. Rated: 4/4 Jun 4, 2019 Full Review Christopher Machell CineVue September is a difficult, sombre, but above all, truthful portrayal of the everyday sadness of adult life. Rated: 4/5 Mar 6, 2017 Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com One of Woody Allen's weakest, most static films, inspired by Ingmar Bergman's serious dramas on the one hand and by Lana Turner's scandalous life on the other. Rated: C Jan 18, 2011 Full Review Read all reviews

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thiago s Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 08/23/25 Full Review Alain E A nice psychological family drama of unfulfilled desires and ambitions, where only the superficial and self satisfied mother, played by Elaine Stritch ends up happy. Mia Farrow is especially good as the daughter who doesn’t have the strength to control her own life. Allen shows his extraordinary ability to deploy disparate characters and create a satisfactory whole. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 06/29/25 Full Review Jens B An arrogant vanity project that thinks it's way smarter than you - the performances are great tho. (Am I the only one who thought that the old guy in this looks just like the creepy principal from JASON TAKES MANHATTAN?) Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 05/11/24 Full Review Dave S Woody Allen's September has more of a theatrical vibe to it than a cinematic feel, which is not always a good thing when it comes to watching a movie. Set in rural Vermont, Lane (Mia Farrow) suffers from bouts of depression and anxiety. She is visited by her best friend Stephanie (Diane Wiest) and her narcissistic mother Diane (Elaine Stitch), both of whom hope to play a role in Lane's recovery. While the story itself is interesting and provides some interesting insights and revelations, much of the dialogue seems forced and the acting comes across as overly theatrical. In light of the fact that it all takes place in one setting, Allen does a decent job of blocking shots to keep things visually interesting, but the whole thing comes across as flat and tepid. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 10/16/23 Full Review Audience Member On Golden Pond Part II Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/12/23 Full Review Audience Member I started watching some of these older W.A. films cuz they are airing them on HBO with the Farrow documentary. I have to say that I still have not made it thru the entire movie without falling asleep. Good for my napping but this movie was BORING. Alot of boring dialogue and not much of a plot. Watch it if you can't sleep I guarantee you will be snoring in less than half an hour Rated 2 out of 5 stars 01/12/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Following an attempted suicide, Lane (Mia Farrow) retreats to her summerhouse in Vermont to rest. However, Lane's residence is not the peaceful haven it should be when her houseguests disrupt the healing process. Lane struggles to deal with her obnoxious mother (Elaine Stritch), who is visiting with her stepfather (Jack Warden). While Lane lusts after a writer (Sam Waterston) who wants her best friend (Dianne Wiest), a friendly neighbor (Denholm Elliott) carries a torch for Lane.
Director
Woody Allen
Producer
Robert Greenhut
Screenwriter
Woody Allen
Production Co
Rollins-Joffe Productions
Rating
PG
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 18, 1987, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
May 23, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$404.8K
Runtime
1h 22m
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