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The September Issue (2009): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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The September Issue is a 2009 documentary directed by R.J. Cutler, starring Anna Wintour. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes and earned $6.4 million worldwide. Critics gave it 83% on Rotten Tomatoes and 69 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.

IMDb rating
7.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes
83%
worldwide gross
$6.4M
Metascore
69
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The September Issue (2009) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
R.J. Cutler
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The September Issue About?

The premise of The September Issue without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

This documentary offers a revealing look inside Vogue magazine during the creation of its September issue. Director R.J. Cutler secured unprecedented access to observe Anna Wintour and her team as they produce the year’s largest and most influential publication. Viewers witness the considerable effort and intricate processes involved in shaping fashion trends and the challenges faced by the magazine's staff. The film explores the dedication and pressure inherent in producing such a significant cultural artifact.

The September Issue Themes & Keywords

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  • reference to madonna
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  • long island new york
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Cast & crew

The September Issue Cast

Anna Wintour stars in The September Issue. Directed by R.J. Cutler.

From the director

More from R.J. Cutler

More films directed by R.J. Cutler, best-rated first: Billie Eilish: The World's a Little Blurry, Elton John: Never Too Late, Martha and If I Stay.

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Ratings

The September Issue Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The September Issue 83% on Rotten Tomatoes and 69 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.

Plot

The September Issue Plot Summary

What happens in The September Issue from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Anna Wintour, the iconic editor-in-chief of Vogue for two decades, stands as one of fashion’s most influential and controversial figures. Behind her iconic bob and dark glasses lies a world that few have ever glimpsed. In a groundbreaking documentary by filmmaker R.J. Cutler, the audience is granted a rare insider’s view into the workings of Vogue, challenging the assumptions they might have about this prestigious magazine.

Full summary

The whole story of The September Issue, scene by scene

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Box office

The September Issue Box Office

The September Issue grossed $6.4 million worldwide. $3.8 million came from the US and Canada and $2.6 million (41%) from the rest of the world.

2009 box office

Worldwide gross

$6.4M

US & Canada
$3.8M
International
$2.6M
US & Canada 59% Rest of the world 41%
Videos

The September Issue Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The September Issue.

"The September Issue" - Official Trailer [HQ HD]
Quiz

How Well Do You Know The September Issue?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Who is the legendary editor-in-chief of Vogue featured in the documentary?

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FAQ

The September Issue FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The September Issue, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The September Issue?

The September Issue runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was The September Issue released?

The September Issue was released on August 28, 2009.

Who directed The September Issue?

The September Issue was directed by R.J. Cutler.

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Who is in the cast of The September Issue?

The September Issue stars Anna Wintour.

How much did The September Issue make at the box office?

The September Issue grossed $6.4 million worldwide ($3.8 million domestic, $2.6 million international).

How is The September Issue rated?

The September Issue has 7.0/10 on IMDb, 83% on Rotten Tomatoes, 69 on Metacritic and 66% on TMDB.

Does The September Issue have a post-credit scene?

No. The September Issue has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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