September 5 Digital & Blu-ray Release Dates Set for Acclaimed Movie

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Paramount Home Entertainment has revealed that their newest historical drama about the 1972 Munich Summer Olympics hostage crisis will be available for digital and Blu-ray purchase starting September 5th. Since its initial cinema release, this film has earned a ‘Certified Fresh’ rating of 93% on Rotten Tomatoes.

When is the September 5 digital & Blu-ray release dates?

On February 5th, you’ll be able to rent or buy the movie digitally. The Blu-ray version will become available on February 18th. Currently, the film is up for an Academy Award in the category of Best Original Screenplay.

Listed below are the bonus features included:

  • Remaking Broadcast History — Join actors Peter Sarsgaard, John Magaro, Ben Chaplin, and more as they share the challenges of portraying the real people tasked with reporting on the world’s first televised hostage crisis.
  • A Meticulous Undertaking — See how an empty space was transformed into a stunning replica of the iconic 1972 broadcast studio where the ABC Sports team witnessed the unfolding tragedy.
  • On The Global Stage — The 1972 Munich Olympics marked a turning point in history, where the line between journalism and complicity blurred. Delve into the ethical and journalistic dilemmas faced by the team as they weighed reporting the news and potentially fueling further violence.
  • Screen Actors Guild Q&A – Discussion with writer, producer, and director Tim Fehlbaum, actors Peter Sarsgaard, John Magaro, Ben Chaplin, and Leonie Benesch, and casting director Nancy Foy.
  • Producers Guild of America Q&A — A conversation with writer, producer, and director Tim Fehlbaum, producer Sean Penn, Philipp Trauer, Thomas Wöbke, and John Ira Palmer.

As a fan, I’m thrilled to share that this film I’m raving about was masterfully directed by Tim Fehlbaum, who collaborated with Alex David and Moritz Binder on the screenplay. The ensemble cast features stars like John Magaro, Peter Sarsgaard, Ben Chaplin, Leonie Beneschv, Zinedine Soualem, Georgina Rich, Corey Johnson, Marcus Rutherford, Daniel Adeosun, Benjamin Walker, and Ferdinand Dörfler. Tim Fehlbaum, Philipp Trauer, Sean Penn, John Ira Palmer, and John Wildermuth produced the film, while Martin Moszkowicz and Christoph Müller served as executive producers.

As a gamer, I’d rephrase that synopsis like this:

“During the 1972 Munich Summer Olympics, I find myself part of an American sports broadcast team. What started as sports reporting soon became live coverage of a crisis – the Israeli athletes being taken hostage. Through my eyes, you’ll get a unique view of the events that unfolded, witnessed by an estimated one billion people worldwide.

At the center of this story is me, Geoff, a young and driven producer eager to make a name for myself under the watchful eye of TV legend Roone Arledge. Alongside Marianne, a German interpreter, and my mentor Marvin Bade, I find myself thrust into the lead role of live coverage. As the narrative shifts, time ticks away, and rumors swirl, I’m faced with difficult decisions while testing my own moral compass. The lives of the hostages hang in the balance, and I must navigate this complex situation to ensure we bring the truth to the world.

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2025-02-03 23:10