Serendipity

Name: Serendipity
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Released: 2001-10-05
Duration: 1 h 30 min
Rating: 7
Cast: John Cusack, Kate Beckinsale, Molly Shannon, Jeremy Piven, John Corbett

2001·Movie·PG-13·90 min·★ 7.0(2,221)

Comedy Romance More English titles

“Can once in a lifetime happen twice?”

Although already in relationships, two strangers realize they have genuine chemistry after a chance encounter – but part company soon after. Years later, they each yearn to reunite, despite being destined for the altar. But to give true love a chance, they have to find one another again.

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Can I watch Serendipity in United States? Yes — you can stream Serendipity in United States on Kanopy and Hoopla, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

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Spain	—	Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video
Brazil	Mercado Play	Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
Japan	—	Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD

About Serendipity

Serendipity is a 2001 English-language comedy and romance film directed by Peter Chelsom. The cast is led by John Cusack, Kate Beckinsale, Molly Shannon. It has a runtime of 1h 30m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 2200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla.

Serendipity was produced by Tapestry Films, Miramax, and Simon Fields Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on October 5, 2001, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $28 million, it went on to gross $78 million worldwide.

Director: Peter Chelsom
Writers: Marc Klein
Release date: October 5, 2001
Original language: English
Age rating: PG-13
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Budget: $28 million
Box office: $78 million
Production: Tapestry Films, Miramax, Simon Fields Productions

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Serendipity cast & crew

Serendipity was directed by Peter Chelsom and written by Marc Klein.

The cast features John Cusack as Jonathan Trager, Kate Beckinsale as Sara Thomas, Molly Shannon as Eve, Jeremy Piven as Dean Kansky, John Corbett as Lars Hammond, and Bridget Moynahan as Halley Buchanan.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Alan Silvestri, cinematography is by John de Borman, and it was produced by Peter Abrams and Simon Fields.

Is Serendipity worth watching?

Serendipity holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 2,221 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed comedy films.

At 1h 30m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy comedy and romance, Serendipity is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Serendipity

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