Top 10 Must-See Movies in Cinemas for September 2017 - Latest Update

An interesting feature of the Top 10 Hottest Movies in Cinemas for September 2017 is the high ranking of a Vietnamese film in the list: coming in at number 4. The Hero's Destiny is an action-packed, historical drama based on the famous wrongful conviction case in Vietnamese history, the Lệ Chi Viên garden case that led to Nguyễn Trãi's family being executed. Adapted from Bùi Anh Tuấn's novel, directed by Victor Vũ, and featuring a talented cast with impressive visual effects, fans are eagerly awaiting the film's release. This could potentially bring a new hope for Vietnam's historical cinema.

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• Original Title: The Hero's Destiny
• Country: Vietnam
• Director: Victor Vũ
• Stars: Huỳnh Đông, Midu, Vân Trang, Khương Ngọc
• Release Date: 04/09/2017

Having premiered in the US at the end of August, The Death Zone has been receiving high praise from critics and audiences alike. Metacritic rates it at 73, and IMDb has it at 8.0. The film follows Cory, a wolf hunter in the American North, who suffers deeply after the death of his teenage daughter. One day, Cory discovers a frozen body in a remote area—it's another girl, around the same age as his daughter, showing signs of rape. A rookie FBI agent is sent to investigate the case, and together with Cory, who knows the harsh terrain and climate well, they form a partnership to uncover the truth behind this tragic event.
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• Original Title: Wind River
• Country: USA
• Director: Taylor Sheridan
• Stars: Kelsey Asbille, Jeremy Renner, Julia Jones
• Release Date: 08/09/2017

Chí Phèo: The Untold Story is inspired by the legendary character from Nam Cao's iconic short story in Vietnamese literature. The movie brings this classic figure into the modern world, placing him in a mix of action and comedy. A scar-faced gangster, framed by a crime syndicate, seeks to clear his name. Along the way, he meets an unattractive office cleaner working in a detective agency, who is investigating the mysterious death of her brother.

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• Original Title: Chí Phèo: The Untold Story
• Country: Vietnam
• Director: Danny Đỗ
• Stars: Ilram Choi, Thu Trang, Tiến Luật, Kiều Minh Tuấn
• Release Date: 15/09/2017

The Secret of Growing Up is a Thai teen comedy that addresses the sensitive and often awkward topics of puberty. Despite its 15+ rating, the film presents these issues in a humorous way, making them more relatable without being crude. The story follows a group of teenage boys preoccupied with love and sexuality. When they face off against a brilliant classmate in a school invention contest, the boys devise a plan to distract her. Hilarity ensues as they attempt to outsmart her while dealing with their own personal challenges.
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• Original Title: Coming of Age
• Country: Thailand
• Director: Nattawut Poonpiriya
• Stars: Chutimon Chuengcharoensukying, Chanon Santinatornkul, Teeradon Supapunpinyo
• Release Date: 01/09/2017

American Assassin tells the story of Mitch, a young man who lost both his parents at 14 and witnessed the tragic murder of his fiancée shortly after their engagement. Driven by vengeance, Mitch seeks out the killers and is recruited by the CIA as an undercover agent. While investigating and preventing dark forces and terrorist plots, he simultaneously plans his revenge. Mitch's journey into a new life begins here...

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• Original Title: American Assassin
• Country: USA
• Director: Michael Cuesta
• Stars: Dylan O'Brien, Taylor Kitsch, Michael Keaton
• Release Date: 08/09/2017

The Gold Lake Heist is an American action film about a Navy SEAL team sent to war-torn Serbia. During their mission, the team stumbles upon a hidden lake of gold and, driven by their sense of justice, they plan to share the treasure with the local people. However, hostile military forces in the region discover the gold, leaving the SEAL team with only 10 days to execute their plan.

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• Original Title: Renegades
• Country: USA
• Director: Steven Quale
• Stars: Sylvia Hoeks, J.K. Simmons, Sullivan Stapleton
• Release Date: 01/09/2017

Ranked last in the Top 10 Most Popular Movies in Cinemas for September 2017, What Happened to Monday? is an action-packed, sci-fi American film set in a future where the government controls its citizens 24/7 via satellite devices. Seven sisters, each named from Monday to Sunday, must live in hiding, only allowed to go out on the day that matches their name. When the eldest, Monday, fails to return one day, her six sisters decide to venture out to rescue her.

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• Original Title: Seven Sisters
• Country: USA
• Director: Tommy Wirkola
• Stars: Noomi Rapace, Glenn Close, Willem Dafoe
• Release Date: 31/08/2017

Kingsman: The Golden Circle picks up right where the first film left off, continuing the thrilling adventures of the Kingsman agents. In this second installment, the Kingsman team joins forces with their American counterparts, Stateman, to battle a powerful secret society: The Golden Circle, who have sinister plans to disrupt the world's order. With a blend of over-the-top action, violence, and dark humor, Kingsman: The Golden Circle promises to keep you on the edge of your seat.

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• Original Title: Kingsman: The Golden Circle
• Country: USA
• Director: Matthew Vaughn
• Stars: Colin Firth, Jeff Bridges, Channing Tatum, Sophie Cookson
• Release Date: 22/09/2017

LEGO Ninjago is the third installment in the LEGO cinematic universe (following The LEGO Movie and The LEGO Batman Movie). This film focuses on the Ninjago characters, which are part of LEGO's best-selling toy line and the popular animated series on Cartoon Network. With its heartwarming messages and fresh take, LEGO Ninjago is set to continue the success of the LEGO cinematic universe, which has been well-received by both critics and audiences alike.

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• Original Title: The LEGO Ninjago Movie
• Country: USA
• Directors: Charlie Bean, Paul Fisher
• Stars: Olivia Munn, Justin Theroux, Jackie Chan
• Release Date: 22/09/2017