September (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 6.2

Released in 1987, September is a drama film directed by Woody Allen, running about 82 minutes. “A compelling, emotional drama from one of the finest directors of our time... Woody Allen.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After a suicide attempt, Lane has moved into her country house to recuperate. Her best friend, Stephanie, has come to join her for the summer. Lane's mother, Diane, has recently arrived with her husband Lloyd, Lane's stepfather. Lane is close to two neighbors: Peter, and Howard. Howard is in love with Lane, Lane is in love with Peter, and Peter is in love with Stephanie.
Who’s in it. September stars Mia Farrow as Lane, Dianne Wiest as Stephanie, Sam Waterston as Peter and Elaine Stritch as Diane Frasier, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, September has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Philo and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch September page.
If you liked it. Fans of September tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch September (1987)?
- In US, September is available to stream on fuboTV, Philo and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is September worth watching?
- September holds an audience score of 6.2 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?
- September stars Mia Farrow, Dianne Wiest, Sam Waterston, Elaine Stritch and Jack Warden.
- When was September released?
- September was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.
