The September Issue

2009, Documentary, 1h 30m

114 Reviews 25,000+ Ratings

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This doc about the making of Vogue's biggest issue and its frosty editor-in-chief is fascinating eye candy and light-on-its-feet fun. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

Each August, fashion mavens look forward to getting their hands on a copy of Vogue magazine's autumn issue. Filmmaker R.J. Cutler gains unprecedented access to the inner workings of this fashion bible, as legendary Editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour and her staff carry out the massive preparations necessary to produce the issue.
  • Rating:
    PG-13 (Brief Strong Language)
  • Genre:
    Documentary
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    R.J. Cutler
  • Producer:
    Eliza Hindmarch
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     limited
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  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $3.8M
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  • Distributor:
    Roadside Attractions

Cast & Crew

Oscar de la Renta
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Patrick Dempsey
Self
John Galliano
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Jean-Paul Gaultier
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Candy Pratts
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Hilary Rhoda
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R.J. Cutler
Director
R.J. Cutler
Executive Producer
Robert DeBitetto
Executive Producer
Eliza Hindmarch
Producer
Robert Sharenow
Executive Producer
Craig Richey
Original Music
Robert Richman
Cinematography
Azin Samari
Film Editing
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Critic Reviews for The September Issue

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Audience Reviews for The September Issue

  • Mar 17, 2011
    Kind of interesting, and kind of everything you'd expect it to be. Wanted less of Wintour being bitchy and more of why she was being bitchy.
    Ken S Super Reviewer
  • Aug 24, 2010
    You're screen will practically frost over from Anna Wintour's icy personality but this is an interesting inside look at the organization of Vogue's big issue.
    jay n Super Reviewer
  • Aug 22, 2010
    It is strangely fascinating to have a close look at the creative process behind the biggest issue of the most influential fashion magazine in the planet and see how one woman's personal opinion can have such an incredible weight and impact on the fashion industry in general.
    Carlos M Super Reviewer
  • May 11, 2010
    asubject that isnt that interesting to me at least, vogue magazine in newyork and there very famous september issue which they are preping here. and getting to know the editor whos been there for about 20 years, some confrontaion on show and sparks in the office which is always a good thing
    scott g Super Reviewer
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