September

"A compelling, emotional drama from one of the finest directors of our time... Woody Allen."

1987 1h 23m EN

😐

6.2

MID

★6.2TMDB · 216

Drama

Synopsis

Spoiler shield

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.

“A compelling, emotional drama from one of the finest directors of our time... Woody Allen.”

WhatsApp X Facebook Telegram

Where to watch · US

fuboTVSubscription

MGM+ Amazon ChannelSubscription

PhiloSubscription

Apple TV StoreRent

Google Play MoviesRent

YouTubeRent

Fandango At HomeRent

Apple TV StoreBuy

Google Play MoviesBuy

YouTubeBuy

Fandango At HomeBuy

Cast

Mia Farrow
Lane
Dianne Wiest
Stephanie
Sam Waterston
Peter
Elaine Stritch
Diane Frasier
Jack Warden
Lloyd
Denholm Elliott
Howard
Ira Wheeler
Mr. Raines
Jane Cecil
Mrs. Raines

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Woody Allen
Writers: Woody Allen
Languages: English, French
Countries: United States of America

Want more? Switch to Cinephile mode in the header for DP, composer, budget, box office, production companies, keywords, and release history.

Did you know?

Fun facts 🍿

1 / 8

RUNTIME

Did you know

83 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

MoodPlayr · trivia#01

2 / 8

MONEY

Did you know

Earned back only 5% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.

MoodPlayr · trivia#02

3 / 8

ERA

Did you know

39 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

MoodPlayr · trivia#03

4 / 8

WORLD

Did you know

Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, French.

MoodPlayr · trivia#04

5 / 8

DIRECTOR

Did you know

Directed by Woody Allen, shot by Carlo Di Palma. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

MoodPlayr · trivia#05

6 / 8

DIRECTOR

Did you know

Editor Susan E. Morse shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

MoodPlayr · trivia#06

7 / 8

CAST

Did you know

Mia Farrow and Dianne Wiest and Sam Waterston carry the top of the cast.

MoodPlayr · trivia#07

8 / 8

DIRECTOR

Did you know

Marketing tagline: "A compelling, emotional drama from one of the finest directors of our time... Woody Allen.".

MoodPlayr · trivia#08

Cinephile deep dive

The take

Woody Allen directs. Carlo Di Palma behind the camera. Susan E. Morse cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. A commercial under-performer on release. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English, French.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

183 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Earned back only 5% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.
339 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
4Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, French.
5Directed by Woody Allen, shot by Carlo Di Palma. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Editor Susan E. Morse shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Mia Farrow and Dianne Wiest and Sam Waterston carry the top of the cast.
8Marketing tagline: "A compelling, emotional drama from one of the finest directors of our time... Woody Allen.".
9IMDB entry: tt0093940 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.