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Four Days in September

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1997 | 110 min | Thriller, Drama, History

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With almost no lasting buzz and middling reviews (59% on Rotten Tomatoes), it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and history buffs.
The mood
Tense.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 50 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • It's in Portuguese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

Fernando, a journalist, and his friend César join terrorist group MR8 in order to fight Brazilian dictatorial regime during the late sixties. César, however, is wounded and captured during a bank hold up. Fernando then decides to kidnap the American ambassador in Brazil and ask for the release of fifteen political prisoners in exchange for his life.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    59% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.5 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    Nominated for 1 Oscar.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $2 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 12K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Bruno Barreto

  • Alan ArkinCharles Burke Elbrick
  • Pedro CardosoFernando Gabeira / Paulo
  • Fernanda TorresAndréia / Maria
  • Luiz Fernando GuimarãesMarcão
  • Cláudia AbreuClara / Reneé
  • Nelson DantasToledo
  • Matheus NachtergaeleSeverino Barroso / Jonas
  • Marco RiccaHenrique
  • Maurício GonçalvesBrandão
  • Caio JunqueiraCid Benjamin / Júlio