One Day in September (1999): cast, story & where to watch

1999 · Film · ★ 7.4

One Day in September poster

Released in 1999, One Day in September is a documentary film directed by Kevin Macdonald, running about 94 minutes. “1972. The Munich Olympic Games. 121 Nations. 7,123 Competitors. Over a billion vieweres ... and 8 Palestinian Terrorists. For the first time in 25 years, the truth is revealed.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. 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

Who’s in it. One Day in September stars Michael Douglas as Himself - Narrator (voice), Ankie Spitzer as Himself, Jamal Al Gashey as Himself and Gerald Seymour as Himself, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, One Day in September has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch One Day in September page.

If you liked it. Fans of One Day in September tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch One Day in September (1999)?
In US, One Day in September is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is One Day in September worth watching?
One Day in September holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in One Day in September?
One Day in September stars Michael Douglas, Ankie Spitzer, Jamal Al Gashey, Gerald Seymour and Axel Springer.
When was One Day in September released?
One Day in September was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.