This gripping historical drama offers a unique perspective on the 1972 Munich Olympic hostage crisis, in which Israeli athletes were captured by a Palestinian militant organisation. The film shifts focus to an American news crew, who go from covering the excitement of the Olympics to the harrowing task of reporting on the unfolding tragedy.

Through the eyes of the journalists, September 5 explores the pressure and emotional turmoil of live broadcasting a global crisis as it unfolds in real time. With parallels all too similar to the modern news cycle, this taut and widely-acclaimed film offers a poignant look at the human cost of one of the darkest moments in Olympic and broadcast media history.

Oscar nominee in 2025 for Best Original Screenplay.