Four Days in September
1997, Portuguese. Directed by Bruno Barreto.
Their goal: freedom. Their only hope: an international incident. Their target: the American ambassador.
Fernando, a journalist, and his friend César join terrorist group MR8 in order to fight Brazilian dictatorial regime during the late sixties. César, however, is wounded and captured during a bank hold up. Fernando then decides to kidnap the American ambassador in Brazil and ask for the release of fifteen political prisoners in exchange for his life.
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Portuguese
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- Bruno BarretoDirector
- Alan ArkinCharles Burke Elbrick
- Pedro CardosoFernando Gabeira / Paulo
- Fernanda TorresAndréia / Maria
- Luiz Fernando GuimarãesMarcão
- Cláudia AbreuClara / Reneé
- Nelson DantasToledo
- Matheus NachtergaeleSeverino Barroso / Jonas
- Marco RiccaHenrique
- Maurício GonçalvesBrandão
- Caio JunqueiraCid Benjamin / Júlio
- Selton MelloCésar / Oswaldo
- Eduardo MoscovisArtur
Details
- Released
- 1 October 1997
- Original title
- O Que é Isso, Companheiro?
- Country
- Brazil
- Written by
- Fernando Gabeira, Leopoldo Serran
- Box office
- $311K
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Four Days in September: quick answers
Is Four Days in September worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 146 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Four Days in September?
Four Days in September runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Does Four Days in September have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Four Days in September. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Four Days in September parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Four Days in September is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Four Days in September on?
Four Days in September isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Four Days in September?
If you liked Four Days in September, try Backstabbing for Beginners, 6 Days, Plan A.
Who directed Four Days in September?
Four Days in September (1997) was directed by Bruno Barreto and stars Alan Arkin, Pedro Cardoso, Fernanda Torres.