"September 5" is a must-watch movie. It debuted at the Venice Film Festival in August and since then this historical drama has been accumulating awards buzz and critical acclaim. It even earned a Golden Globes nomination and is currently up for an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay.
But if you don't have time to get to the theater to watch it, you might wonder when it will be available on one of the best streaming services. So let's break down what "September 5" is about and what we know so far about when and where you will be able to stream it.
When is "September 5" coming to streaming?
Right now, you can buy or rent "September 5" on premium video-on-demand (PVOD) services like Amazon or Apple TV. Starting February 25, you can stream "September 5" on Paramount Plus. You don't even need the Paramount Plus with Showtime Plan, all you need is the Paramount Plus Essential plan for $7.99. You can even sometimes score a free trial, so sign up now and get ready to start streaming.
What is 'September 5' about?
"September 5" is a historical thriller about the September 5, 1972 Munich massacre. That day, at 4:31 a.m. local time, eight members of the militant group Black September infiltrated the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany and executed multiple members of the Israeli Olympic team, and took several more hostage.
This movie is partially about that story, but not through the eyes of the terrorists or their victims. Instead, it is told through the eyes of the ABC Sports crew that found themselves suddenly thrust into covering a terrorist attack during the Olympic games. That crew was led by ABC Sports President Roone Arledge (Peter Sarsgaard), ABC Sports Munich control room chief Geoffrey Mason (John Magaro) and ABC Sports Head of Operations Marvin Bader (Ben Chaplin).
What makes the premise of this movie so gripping, is that it's not just about the horrific attack, but the ethics of covering such events. On the one hand, journalists have a responsibility to provide their audience with the news as it happens. But when the terrorists suddenly start watching the news to stay ahead of a potential rescue attempt, does that rule still apply? You'll have to watch "September 5" to find out.
