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Serena

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In Depression-era North Carolina, the barren wife (Jennifer Lawrence) of an ambitious timber baron (Bradley Cooper) sets out to murder the woman who bore her husband an illegitimate son.
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Critics Consensus

Serena unites an impressive array of talent on either side of the cameras -- then leaves viewers to wonder how it all went so wrong.

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Alison Willmore BuzzFeed News 11/10/2015
It's an odd misfire from two actors at the peak of their game, but a misfire nonetheless. Go to Full Review Nick Schager The Daily Beast 11/09/2015
Considering how well Cooper and Lawrence meshed in Silver Linings Playbook, Serena's inert central dynamic underlines the fact that chemistry is as much a byproduct of directorial stewardship as it is of actors' natural chemistry. Go to Full Review Wesley Morris Grantland 04/09/2015
Absolutely nothing works. No one seems to understand the place or the people. And the only thing gleaned from the lumber industry is that you can build an entire movie from performances made of wood. Go to Full Review Marya E. Gates Cool People Have Feelings, Too. (Substack) 02/13/2024
Nothing here exactly works. . . but I vastly prefer this film to Lawrence and Cooper's other collaborations. Go to Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review 06/21/2022
1/4
Lawrence and Cooper seem to be asleep in their roles, as disinterested as we are. Go to Full Review Michael J. Casey Michael J. Cinema 10/09/2021
1.5/5
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Timina B Jun 14 Don’t waste your time See more Brenda L Feb 22 This is a spectacular movie. The reviewers and critics who felt there was no “chemistry” between Brad and Jennifer missed the fact that these two great actors portrayed two people who were exceptional in their mutual ambition rather than true and abiding love. The plot was deep and brilliant. A 5 star movie! See more Feb 16 I usually love both Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper. This movie however, was disappointing. There was zero chemistry between these two actors, and the movie just didn't capture the intensity of the content. Neither JL or BC were convincing in their roles imo. See more Linda B Jan 8 Disappointing film, but always like Bradley. See more Munkhchimeg T 08/10/2024 Jennifer Lawrence is the best all the best. Not hesitate and never disappoint us. Very good movie See more Bahad j 08/10/2024 I am very happy that the movie shows us the steps and choices that are necessary in the life of a great person. I like the movie. See more Read all reviews
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Susanne Bier

Director

Jennifer Lawrence

Serena Pemberton

Bradley Cooper

George Pemberton

Toby Jones

Sheriff McDowell

Rhys Ifans

Galloway

David Dencik

Buchanan

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Serena

Serena (2014) Jennifer Lawrence as Serena Pemberton in "Serena." Bradley Cooper as George Pemberton and Jennifer Lawrence as Serena Pemberton in "Serena." Jennifer Lawrence as Serena Pemberton and Bradley Cooper as George Pemberton in "Serena." View more photos

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Synopsis In Depression-era North Carolina, the barren wife (Jennifer Lawrence) of an ambitious timber baron (Bradley Cooper) sets out to murder the woman who bore her husband an illegitimate son.
Director
Susanne Bier
Producer
Nick Wechsler, Susanne Bier, Steve Schwartz, Paula Mae Schwartz, Todd Wagner, Ron Halpern, Ben Cosgrove
Screenwriter
Christopher Kyle
Distributor
Magnolia Pictures
Production Co
Nick Wechsler, Chockstone Pictures
Rating
R (Some Violence|Sexuality)
Genre
Drama, Romance
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 27, 2015, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 9, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$176.3K
Runtime
1h 49m
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