September Affair (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1950, September Affair is a drama and romance film directed by William Dieterle, running about 104 minutes. “"... let's live for today."” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An industrialist and a pianist meet on a trip and fall in love. Through a quirk of fate, they are reported dead in a crash though they weren't on the plane. This gives them the opportunity to live together free from their previous lives. Unfortunately, this artificial arrangement leads to greater and greater stress. Eventually the situation collapses when they come to pursue their original, individual interests without choosing a common path.
Who’s in it. September Affair stars Joan Fontaine as Manina Stuart, Joseph Cotten as David Lawrence, Françoise Rosay as Maria Salvatini and Jessica Tandy as Catherine Lawrence, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, September Affair has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch September Affair page.
If you liked it. Fans of September Affair tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch September Affair (1950)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for September Affair change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is September Affair worth watching?
- September Affair holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in September Affair?
- September Affair stars Joan Fontaine, Joseph Cotten, Françoise Rosay, Jessica Tandy and Robert Arthur.
- When was September Affair released?
- September Affair was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.