Everything You Need To Know About September 5

The acclaimed movie is now streaming

Posted on Mar 3, 2025 | 07:00am

Set during the 1972 Summer Olympics, the Oscar®-nominated September 5 tells the true story of a broadcasting team forced to adapt from sports journalism to live coverage of a hostage situation.

The movie drama, hailed as "masterful" and "heart-pounding," is streaming now on Paramount+. Read on for everything you need to know about the film, including the cast list, synopsis – and streaming information.
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**What is September 5 about?**

During the 1972 Munich Olympics, a hostage crisis pushes legendary TV executive Roone Arledge (Peter Sarsgaard) to thrust an untested sports producer, Geoff Mason (John Magaro), into the spotlight of breaking news coverage. As lives hang in the balance, the world watches – and the world of journalism is reshaped forever.

Who's in the September 5 cast?

Here's a rundown of the September 5 cast – and the characters they play:

Peter Sarsgaard as Roone Arledge
John Magaro as Geoffrey Mason
Ben Chaplin as Marvin Bader
Leonie Benesch as Marianne Gebhardt
Zinedine Soualem as Jacques Lesgards
Georgina Rich as Gladys Deist
Corey Johnson as Hank Hanson
Marcus Rutherford as Carter Jeffrey
Daniel Adeosun as Gary Slaughter
Benjamin Walker as Peter Jennings
Ferdinand Dörfler as Hermann Jäger

**What was September 5 nominated for at the Oscars®?**

September 5 was nominated in the Writing (Original Screenplay) category at the 97the Academy Awards®. The movie is written by Moritz Binder and Tim Fehlbaum (who also directs), and co-written by Alex David.

**What is September 5 rated?**

September 5 is rated R by the Motion Picture Association (MPA).

**What was the release date of September 5?**

September 5 opened in theaters on Nov. 29, 2024, to critical acclaim. As of publication, it's a Certified Fresh-designated hit on the film-review site Rotten Tomatoes.

**How can I stream September 5 right now?**

As noted, September 5 is now streaming on Paramount+, along with thousands of movies and shows, plus live sports. You can sign up for Paramount+ online at ParamountPlus.com, and on mobile devices via the Paramount+ app for iOS and Android. (CC required. T&Cs apply.) Choose your streaming device from the list below, and read the instructions on how to get started:

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