Serendipity

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Serendipity

PG-13

Released Oct 5, 2001

1h 30m

Romance

Comedy

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On a magical night when they are in in their 20s, Jonathan (John Cusack) meets Sara (Kate Beckinsale). He finds it love at first sight, but Sara believes in destiny. After 10 years the two -- with 3,000 miles between them -- must decide if fate wants them to be together again. When love feels like magic, it is called destiny; when destiny has a sense of humor, it is serendipity.

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Critics Consensus

Light and charming, Serendipity could benefit from less contrivances.

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

Lightweight romance may appeal to teens.

Rated: 4/5

Dec 28, 2010

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Todd McCarthy

Variety

"Serendipity" will serve as an excellent gauge of any viewer's tolerance level for schmaltzy contrivance and manipulation.

Aug 19, 2008

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William Thomas

Empire Magazine

There's nothing special or remarkable, but it's amiable and entertaining enough to make you forget that it's directed by the same man who brought the world Town And Country.

Rated: 3/5

Dec 30, 2006

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Joe Leydon

The Moving Picture Show

You'll be highly amused, bountifully entertained and - maybe, just maybe - uplifted and reinvigorated.

Sep 12, 2021

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Eddie Harrison

film-authority.com

...lightweight to a fault...

Rated: 3/5

Sep 5, 2021

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

...a somewhat absurd premise that's employed to pervasively affable and flat-out delightful effect...

Rated: 3.5/4

Jan 9, 2021

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Alejandra T

beeeeest, live laugh love

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/17/24

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Audience Member

Cheesy, lots of plot holes and full of people lying and manipulating each other.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

10/07/24

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J R

Lovely film that makes for an enjoyable watch.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/02/24

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Audience Member

Far fetched escapism totally unbelievable but still I loved great for romantics at hearth

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/31/24

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Leah G

Ohmigosh so stupid and awful. I really don’t even want to bother writing but I’m trying to save someone’s time. It’s basically two idiots who have a rando meet cute ( even tho they are both already in relationships) and then obsess over each other in a magic eight ball way till they f*ck over their current fiancés. At that point I had known for a while where it was going and I couldn’t take anymore. Plus my nails were dry so I could shut it off and go to bed. Basically hate watched that chit while I waited for polish to dry lol

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

08/13/24

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Jessica A K

Cusack is one of the most annoying and least talented of actors.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

06/23/24

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Jonathan Trager

Kate Beckinsale

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Synopsis

On a magical night when they are in in their 20s, Jonathan (John Cusack) meets Sara (Kate Beckinsale). He finds it love at first sight, but Sara believes in destiny. After 10 years the two -- with 3,000 miles between them -- must decide if fate wants them to be together again. When love feels like magic, it is called destiny; when destiny has a sense of humor, it is serendipity.

Director: Peter Chelsom
Producer: Peter Abrams, Simon Fields, Robert L. Levy
Screenwriter: Marc Klein
Distributor: Miramax Films
Production Co: Tapestry Films, Simon Fields Productions
Rating: PG-13 (Scenes of Sexuality|Brief Language)
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 5, 2001, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 20, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $50.2M
Runtime: 1h 30m
Sound Mix: Dolby Stereo, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Surround, Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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