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82 out of 100

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8.3 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 9 Ratings

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  • Starring: Ankie Spitzer, Michael Douglas
  • Summary: This documentary examines the events surrounding the 1972 Olympics in Munich, Germany, where eleven Israeli athletes were kidnapped and massacred by Palestinian terrorists.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: Jami Bernard
    100
    A gripping thriller whose terror -- unfortunately -- comes from real life.
  2. USA Today
    Reviewed by: Staff [Not Credited]
    100
    Comprehensive and blisteringly paced.
  3. Film.com
    Reviewed by: Peter Brunette
    60
    One Day in September does "being there" very well -- I just wish director Macdonald had spent a little more time explaining why we should want to be there in the first place.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. DonC.
    10
    While some reviewers and voters comment that it would have been nice if they also showed the reason(s) why these tragedies continue, both sides of the history of terrorism have been known and told for years. However, the actual terrorist factions choose to disregard the facts and promote only their own propaganda in order top entice and induce their minions to perform these horrific acts and pursue their own personal agenda.… Expand
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