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During the 1972 Munich Olympics, an American sports broadcasting crew finds itself thrust into covering the hostage crisis involving Israeli athletes.

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Capturing the compromises, dedication, and human fallibility of the newsroom, September 5 is a worthy chronicle of a tragic flashpoint in broadcast media history.

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Susie Goldsbrough

New Statesman

September 5 is a film so devoid of ethical complexity it's almost fun to watch.

Dec 20, 2024

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Peter Howell

Toronto Star

While the logistics of coverage are impressively and thrillingly managed, and the actors are good to the last drop of sweat, the ethical problems that give “September 5” its dramatic snap and contemporary relevance are harder to wrangle.

Rated: 3.5/4

Dec 13, 2024

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Peter Bradshaw

Guardian

Modern audiences may feel the contemporary context makes it naive or obtuse. But it’s a muscular, well-made picture with the tang of cold sweat.

Rated: 4/5

Dec 13, 2024

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Rendy Jones

Rendy Reviews

September 5 is so wrapped up in trying to be apolitical with this pivotal moment in media journalism history that it forgot to instill humanity or a moral compass.

Rated: 2.5/5

Dec 21, 2024

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Tim Appelo

AARP Movies for Grownups

Steven Spielberg’s 2005 Munich dramatized the hunt for the terrorists who struck the 1972 Munich Olympics, but this riveting pulse-pounder puts you in the hearts and minds of the ABC Sports news crew who had to show it to the world... It's even better.

Rated: 5/5

Dec 20, 2024

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

...inherently compelling subject matter that’s employed to slightly erratic yet mostly engrossing effect by Fehlbaum...

Rated: 3/4

Dec 20, 2024

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nina j

Taut and exciting, this movie is action packed and a piece of history.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/15/24

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Shani F

Well-paced historical drama that skillfully looks at how and what news stories are told, and if they always should be

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

12/15/24

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barbara l

Fascinating and you felt like you were watching a movie made in 1972. Brilliant

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/15/24

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Ben Z

Completely gripping, and wonderfully acted across the board

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/15/24

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Steve K

Compelling approach to this story. Very well written, acted and directed. John Magaro was terrific.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/14/24

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Michael

Incredibly tight and engaging account of how the media covered one of the worst days in 20th century history.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

12/14/24

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Synopsis

During the 1972 Munich Olympics, an American sports broadcasting crew finds itself thrust into covering the hostage crisis involving Israeli athletes.

Director: Tim Fehlbaum
Producer: Sean Penn, Philipp Trauer, Thomas Wöbke, John Ira Palmer, John Wildermuth
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Production Co: Constantin Film, Projected Picture Works, BerghausWöbke Filmproduktion
Rating: R (Language)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, History, Drama, Sports, War
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 13, 2024, Limited
Runtime: 1h 34m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Digital 2.39:1