The September Issue (2009): cast, story & where to watch

2009 · Film · ★ 6.6

The September Issue poster

Released in 2009, The September Issue is a documentary film directed by R.J. Cutler, running about 90 minutes. “Fashion is a religion. This is the bible.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A documentary chronicling Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour's preparations for the 2007 fall-fashion issue.

Who’s in it. The September Issue stars Anna Wintour as Self, Grace Coddington as Self, André Leon Talley as Self and Hamish Bowles as Self, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The September Issue has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $6.4M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and 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 The September Issue page.

If you liked it. Fans of The September Issue 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 The September Issue (2009)?
In US, The September Issue is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 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 The September Issue worth watching?
The September Issue holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The September Issue?
The September Issue stars Anna Wintour, Grace Coddington, André Leon Talley, Hamish Bowles and Tonne Goodman.
When was The September Issue released?
The September Issue was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.