September Dawn

September Dawn

The untold story of an American tragedy.

Directed by Christopher Cain

Produced by Black Diamond Pictures, September Dawn

2007110 min5.3 / 10

A dark historical drama depicting a tragic massacre that grapples with religious extremism, moral failure, and the slaughter of innocent families.

A story set against the Mountain Meadows Massacre, the film is based upon the tragedy which occurred in Utah in 1857. A group of settlers, traveling on wagons, was murdered by the Mormons. All together, about 140 souls of men, women and children, were taken.

Questions people ask

  • Is September Dawn sad? Yes, very. More sad than 98% of films.

  • Is September Dawn violent? Yes, very. More violent than 95% of films.

  • Is September Dawn easy watching? No. Less comforting than 92% of films.

  • Does September Dawn end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 91% of films.

  • Is September Dawn scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 72% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

20/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity81

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise4

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love5

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like September Dawn

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as September Dawn

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like September Dawn, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like September Dawn, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like September Dawn, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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