‘September 5’ Trailer: Peter Sarsgaard & John Magaro Star In This Incredible True Story

We’ve seen numerous films tell the story of the hostage situation at the 1972 Munich Summer Olympics. But “September 5” gives us a unique perspective on the horrifying incident. 

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As seen in the trailer for “September 5,” the film tells the story about the 1972 Munich Summer Olympics from the perspective of the TV studio airing all of the footage. We see how everything is being decided in real time. 

The film stars Peter Sarsgaard, John Magaro, Ben Chaplin, Leonie Benesch, Zinedine Soualem, Georgina Rich, Corey Johnson, Marcus Rutherford, Daniel Adeosun, Benjamin Walker, and Ferdinand Dörfler. “September 5” is directed by Tim Fehlbaum.

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“September 5” arrives in select theaters on December 13 before expanding nationwide on January 17, 2025. You can watch the trailer below.

Here’s the synopsis:

September 5 unveils the decisive moment that forever changed media coverage and continues to impact live news today. Set during the 1972 Munich Summer Olympics, the film follows the ABC Sports broadcasting team who quickly shifted from sports reporting to live coverage of the Israeli athletes taken hostage. Through this lens, September 5 provides an important perspective on the live broadcast seen globally by millions of people at the time. At the heart of the story is Geoff (John Magaro), a young and ambitious producer striving to prove himself to his boss, the legendary TV executive Roone Arledge (Peter Sarsgaard). Together with German interpreter Marianne (Leonie Benesch) and his mentor Marvin Bader (Ben Chaplin), the story focuses on the intricate details of the high-tech broadcast capabilities of the time, juxtaposed against the many lives at stake and the moral decisions that needed to be made against an impossible ticking clock.