September 30, 1955 (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1977, September 30, 1955 is a drama film directed by James Bridges, running about 101 minutes. “It was a date that would change their lives forever.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young Southerner loses his grip on reality when his favorite movie star James Dean suddenly dies in a car crash.
Who’s in it. September 30, 1955 stars Richard Thomas as Jimmy J., Susan Tyrrell as Melba Lou, Deborah Benson as Charlotte and Lisa Blount as Billie Jean, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, September 30, 1955 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch September 30, 1955 page.
If you liked it. Fans of September 30, 1955 tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch September 30, 1955 (1977)?
- In US, September 30, 1955 is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is September 30, 1955 worth watching?
- September 30, 1955 holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in September 30, 1955?
- September 30, 1955 stars Richard Thomas, Susan Tyrrell, Deborah Benson, Lisa Blount and Tom Hulce.
- When was September 30, 1955 released?
- September 30, 1955 was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.