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      Serendipity

      PG-13 Released Oct 5, 2001 1 hr. 30 min. Romance Comedy List
      59% 142 Reviews Tomatometer 79% 100,000+ Ratings Audience Score 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. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered May 15 Buy Now

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      Light and charming, Serendipity could benefit from less contrivances.

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      Dimitr S Best romance film we've ever seen. Never a dull moment. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/22/24 Full Review Amanda R I love this movie. The choice of actors for the cast is perfect. The story is of a chance meeting of two people who have a moment, and when they're about to marry other people, they become desperate to find each other. It's quite lighthearted in parts, bits are funny, it is highly entertaining overall. The reason I like it is because it reminds me that if you're thinking of someone from your past, you're not with the person in your present. And it reminds me that we can believe it "the one" even if it's only in movies. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/20/24 Full Review Rod M Normally, I don't go for a movie in of this genre. But this film is good example as to why you should generally ignore all "critics" reviews. Make up your own mind. I watched it first over 10 years ago but me and the other-half occassionally watch it again ....at Christmas ! The plot is pretty guessable. Production is good. The acting is fine. But the biggest plus about the film is the soundtrack. It really is good. If you don't watch the film again. At least give the soundtrack a second listen. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 11/07/23 Full Review Audience Member La película juega con la moral humana y lejos de ser una cinta romántica, es un tema que se vuelve doloroso al trasladarlo a la realidad por la poca sensibilidad en el guion. ¿Romantizar el engaño? Rated 1 out of 5 stars 01/29/23 Full Review Kay W Lite and sweet. I like to rewatch it once or twice a year. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 05/28/22 Full Review robert p Not a great movie but certainly a *3* star movie, if only there was more chemistry between the two leads thus my 3 star rating!!! Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Nell Minow Common Sense Media Lightweight romance may appeal to teens. Rated: 4/5 Dec 28, 2010 Full Review Todd McCarthy Variety "Serendipity" will serve as an excellent gauge of any viewer's tolerance level for schmaltzy contrivance and manipulation. Aug 19, 2008 Full Review 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 Full Review Joe Leydon The Moving Picture Show You'll be highly amused, bountifully entertained and - maybe, just maybe - uplifted and reinvigorated. Sep 12, 2021 Full Review Eddie Harrison film-authority.com ...lightweight to a fault... Rated: 3/5 Sep 5, 2021 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews

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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
      Executive Producer
      Bob Osher, Julie Goldstein, Amy Slotnick
      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
      Sound Mix
      Dolby Stereo, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Surround, Dolby SR
      Aspect Ratio
      Flat (1.85:1)
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