Four Days in September (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1997, Four Days in September is a thriller, drama and history film directed by Bruno Barreto, running about 110 minutes. “Their goal: freedom. Their only hope: an international incident. Their target: the American ambassador.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Fernando, a journalist, and his friend César join terrorist group MR8 in order to fight Brazilian dictatorial regime during the late sixties. Cesare, 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.
Who’s in it. Four Days in September stars Alan Arkin as Charles Burke Elbrick, Pedro Cardoso as Fernando Gabeira / Paulo, Fernanda Torres as Maria and Cláudia Abreu as Reneé, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Four Days in September has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $310.7K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Four Days in September page.
If you liked it. Fans of Four Days in September tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Four Days in September (1997)?
- In US, Four Days in September is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Four Days in September worth watching?
- Four Days in September holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Four Days in September?
- Four Days in September stars Alan Arkin, Pedro Cardoso, Fernanda Torres, Cláudia Abreu and Luiz Fernando Guimarães.
- When was Four Days in September released?
- Four Days in September was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.