Serendipity (2001)

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Movie Info & Cast

Director:

Peter Chelsom

Producer:

Peter Abrams, Simon Fields, Robert L. Levy

Release Date:

Oct 5, 2001

Runtime:

1hr 30m

Synopsis

A couple search for each other years after the night they first met, fell in love, and separated, convinced that one day they'd end up together.

Cast

  • John Cusack
  • Kate Beckinsale
  • Molly Shannon
  • Jeremy Piven
  • John Corbett
  • Bridget Moynahan
  • Eugene Levy
  • Kate Blumberg
  • Marcia Bennett

Letterboxd User Reviews

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  • Jul 4, 2020

    the only realistic part of this is that a straight guy freaks out when the woman he's hitting on has never seen his favorite movie (bonus points if she's never even heard of it).

    3.7K Likes
    tainah
    tainah
    Mar 13, 2019

    what kind of person doesn’t eat a free piece of birthday cake?

    3.3K Likes
    margherita ❤️‍🔥
    margherita ❤️‍🔥
    Jul 7, 2021

    not gonna lie, if my soulmate doesn’t write his name in an old book that i need to find in a bookstore in new york city, i don’t want it

    2.8K Likes
    sarah
    sarah
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    Mar 27, 2021

    when u meet again after actively searching for each other: omg this was fate ❤️

    2.4K Likes
    katya
    katya
    Feb 10, 2019

    it was nice but they took too long to find each and that annoyed me

    2.1K Likes
    giovana :)
    giovana :)
    Oct 22, 2014

    At least I learned a new word.

    1.7K Likes
    Kate Veismane
    Kate Veismane
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    Dec 24, 2024

    using the godfather as a metaphor for cheating is next level

    1.6K Likes
    iso
    iso
    Jul 26, 2022

    Sorry, but Halley deserved better.

    1.3K Likes
    mathew
    mathew
    Jun 14, 2018

    so cute and so unrealistic and damnnnn i'm really gonna die alone man

    1.2K Likes
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Top Reviews
  • Tnye Campos
    Tnye Campos disliked
    Serendipity

    I HATED THIS MOVIE!! I felt bad for their fiancées. You’ll like this movie if you’re a homewrecker

    1 🔥 👀 😂 6 4Y
    olivia
    olivia liked
    Serendipity

    such a good romcom, janelle you must watch!!

    1 🔥 1 4Y
    Valentina Aguiar
    Valentina Aguiar is "meh" on
    Serendipity

    No me van a hacer creer que estas dos personas están enamoradas cuando solo se vieron una vez en la vida y el resto de la película se la pasan buscandose mutuamente, si tenemos 5 minutos de ellos en pantalla es mucho.

    1 4M
  • Noah Julian
    Noah Julian loved
    Serendipity

    9.2/10. Yes a beautiful romance movie. Well written, well acted, great iconic movie. Definitely a new favorite of mine, hate I’ve just seen it for the first time.

    🔥 1 3Y
    vova tavaqarashvili
    vova tavaqarashvili liked
    Serendipity

    Idk man it’s iight kinda slow they passed each other more than 15 times i guess but i like 2000s rom coms so i’ll give it thumbs up

    🔥 1 2Y
    ashly
    ashly loved
    Serendipity

    i feel bad for their finances but such a cute rom com

    1 2Y
  • Quavo
    Quavo loved
    Serendipity

    Loved it. A great festive new york atmosphere, the lead cast was amazing. Kate was stunning. The plot was different aswell to other romcoms, everything left to fate. Very relatable, even the name sara was special. Just loved the movie overall. Straight away one of my fave romcoms

    1Y
    Jkha
    Jkha liked
    Serendipity

    I love the idea of fate, & the universe having a plan for you. The idea was so cute & the characters were fun. It was pretty funny as well. One thing I hate is how they brought in other love interests who are just as lovable & it’s so impossible to not feel bad for them. 8.0/10

    4M
    Reyham
    Reyham liked
    Serendipity

    Loved their meeting at the end and that he cried!!!! Loved all the coincidences and running past one another missing eachother every time. Tho I would be very upset if my fiancée was running around the city trying to find a girl he spent a few hours with, day before our wedding.

    1Y

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USER SCORE (81)

Universal acclaim based on 81 Reviews
30

The ultimate in deja viewing:an overfamiliar and exasperating game of cat-and-mousie.

Metacritic review by Rita Kempley
Rita Kempley
Washington Post
80

The casting is sublime.

Metacritic review by Kevin Maynard
Kevin Maynard
Mr. Showbiz
80

Airy and enchanting, this romantic comedy works overtime to sprinkle moonlight and stardust over itself.

Charles Taylor
Salon

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Serendipity (2001) (2001) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as PG-13, meaning that some material may be considered inappropriate for children under 13.
How long is Serendipity (2001) (2001)?
The movie is 1hr 30min long.
What's Serendipity (2001) (2001) about?
A couple search for each other years after the night they first met, fell in love, and separated, convinced that one day they'd end up together.
Who's the cast of Serendipity (2001) (2001)?
  • John Cusack as Jonathan Trager
  • Kate Beckinsale as Sara Thomas
  • Molly Shannon as Eve
  • Jeremy Piven as Dean Kansky
  • John Corbett as Lars Hammond
  • Bridget Moynahan as Halley Buchanan
  • Eugene Levy as Bloomingdale's Salesman
  • Kate Blumberg as Courtney
  • Marcia Bennett as Mrs. Trager
Who's the director behind Serendipity (2001) (2001)?
Peter Chelsom directed Serendipity (2001) (2001).
Who produced Serendipity (2001) (2001)?
Peter Abrams, Simon Fields and Robert L. Levy produced Serendipity (2001) (2001).
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