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MPAA RATING: R for violence
Starring Jon Voight, Trent Ford, Tamara Hope, Jon Gries, Huntley Ritter, Lolita Davidovich, Dean Cain, and Terence Stamp
On September 11, 1857, in an unspoiled valley of the Utah territory--and in the name of God--120 men, women, and children were savagely murdered. Who ordered the massacre, and why, has been hidden in a cloak of secrecy and conspiracy. And the reputation of one of this nation's mightiest religious figures has been preserved and protected. This film is based on historical events. (Slow Hand Releasing)
| GENRE(S): | Drama | Romance | Western |
| WRITTEN BY: |
Christopher Cain
Carole Whang Schutter |
| DIRECTED BY: | Christopher Cain |
| RELEASE DATE: |
DVD: January 2, 2008 Theatrical: August 24, 2007 |
| RUNNING TIME: | 110 minutes, Color |
| ORIGIN: | USA |
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The average user rating for this movie is 3.8 (out of 10) based on 32 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Dr Morris gave it a0:
Slander in its most blatant form. Cain, Voigt and the crew are not historical authorities, and less, objective. This is a hateful, slanted, untamed, and utterly worthless. The romance trivializes the situation, the shoddy history attacks Mormons, the sappy writing makes one gnash their teeth. The worst movie ever. (and why are the reasons that it was given an 8 or 10? Because "Voigt said" or "Mormons won't like it" or "it's not attacking Mormons". Please. How stupid can they be.
ananymous gave it a6:
This movie wasn't poorly made but I believe that the depictions of Mormon beliefs were exaggerated and it sort of gave the idea that Christianity is a better more forgiving religion even though it's not.
G. Roll gave it an8:
The low ratings are only because Mormons are portrayed as fanatics and contrasted against Christians. If you're in neither of the sects, you could think that the movie is about what religious faith can do to people in general, that only with a heavenly mandate a good person could commit such atrocities. That seems to be the moral behind this film, and from that perspective it is perfectly enjoyable and not biased against any particular religious cult.
Robert J. gave it a10:
September Dawn is an outstanding and convincing re-counting of a true historical event. Sure the Mormons don't like it, but hey, Christians are not proud of the Crusades either. I have seen and heard interviews of Jon Voight regarding the truth of the story. He is totally convincing in his belief that the main story element, the massacre of Christians, is true. The professional Critics reveal their anti-Christian bias by their low ratings.
Mindy T. gave it a10:
Mormons will score it low!
Jared C gave it a0:
Gross. Jon Voight was absolutely yuk in this poor low budget film. Avoid at all costs.
[Anonymous] gave it a0:
I don't feed tripe like this to my dog. Acting, cinematography, writing, historicity... the movie could not have failed on more cylinders if it tried

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