Serendipity
2001, Romance, 1h 30m
139 Reviews 100,000+ RatingsWhat to know
Light and charming, Serendipity could benefit from less contrivances. Read critic reviews
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Cast & Crew
Jonathan Trager
Sara Thomas
Eve
Dean Kansky
Lars Hammond
Halley Buchanan
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Critic Reviews for Serendipity
All Critics (139) | Top Critics (41) | Fresh (81) | Rotten (58)
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Lightweight romance may appeal to teens.
December 28, 2010 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review… -
"Serendipity" will serve as an excellent gauge of any viewer's tolerance level for schmaltzy contrivance and manipulation.
August 19, 2008 | Full Review… -
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.
December 30, 2006 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review… -
Despite borrowing two of its supporting cast from TV's Sex and the City, the film has no bite and too few jokes; its unabashed romanticism is just plain flimsy when a vapid Beckinsale is supposedly The One.
February 9, 2006 | Full Review… -
Ultimately, it's the yin and yang that does Serendipity in. Balance is good, but it isn't particularly impassioned. Neither is Serendipity.
March 10, 2003 | Rating: 2.5/5 | Full Review… -
Well, of course Serendipity is only supposed to be a romantic comedy. But it can't be funny or romantic unless we can believe in it at some level. And this is quite impossible. It really is an affair to forget.
January 6, 2002 | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for Serendipity
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Dec 23, 2015What a great film. Kind of cheesy at times when it's trying to be really profound, but this is still an incredibly likable film with characters you're constantly cheering on.Stephen S Super Reviewer
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Dec 12, 2012The heartwarming romantic comedy Serendipity is a fun and enchanting tale. The story follows a couple that was separated after a fateful meeting one night in New York, but tries to reconnect years later by following their destinies. The film's cast is quite good, and includes John Cusack, Kate Beckinsale, Bridget Moynahan, and Jeremy Piven, who all deliver strong performances. However, Cusack and Beckinsale don't have very good chemistry; which is partially the script's fault; as it does more telling than showing and keeps the couple apart for most of the film. But the comedy is charming, and there's a sincerity to the story that helps to overcome the film's weaknesses. Though it has some issues, Serendipity is a delightful and whimsical film with an uplifting love story.Dann M Super Reviewer
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Apr 14, 2012The story was quite nice but the actors were too big for the film. I don't think it's among the best love stories I've seen.Maymay A Super Reviewer
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Dec 26, 2011I'm generally not a chick flick/romantic movie type of guy. However, I LOVE "Serendipity". This is my favorite romance movie. I love the premise, I love the performances, I love the music, I really love everything about it. It's the story of Johnathon(John Cusack) and Sara(Kate Beckinsale). They meet one night by chance and have a great time. But Sara worries that they aren't meant to be, so she comes up with a plan. She writes her name and phone number in a book, and he writes his name and phone number on a 5 dollar bill. If they ever find the other, they will call each other and know it was meant to be. Years pass and both have moved on with their lives. Johnathon is about to get married and Sara has just gotten engaged. However both want desperately to find the other, to know for sure if they were meant to be. My favorite character in the movie is Dean(Jeremy Piven), Johnathon's best friend. Piven is one of my favorite actors, and brought a lot to the role. Every time I see this movie on tv, I stop and watch it. It's just such a fantastic movie. If you've never seen it, what is wrong with you? Go get a copy and sit back, and just fall in love. If you have seen it, well look for it again and be reminded of how great of a movie this really is.Everett J Super Reviewer
Serendipity Quotes
| Sara Thomas: | Okay. Favorite movie. |
| Jonathan Trager: | The correct answer is Cool Hand Luke. |
| Sara Thomas: | I've never seen it. |
| Jonathan Trager: | Oh, come on. You've never seen Cool Hand Luke? Paul Newman? Oh my god. Come on! "Failure to communicate." Sadistic cop in sunglasses with no name. Reminds me of you in that way. |
| Sara Thomas: | Um, favorite New York moment. |
| Jonathan Trager: | This one's climbing the charts. |
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