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Serenity

  • 2019
  • R
  • 1h 46m
IMDb RATING
5.4/10
48K
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POPULARITY
2,548
136
Matthew McConaughey and Anne Hathaway in Serenity (2019)
The mysterious past of a fishing boat captain comes back to haunt him, when his ex-wife tracks him down with a desperate plea for help, ensnaring his life in a new reality that may not be all that it seems.
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Suspense MysteryDramaMysteryThriller

A fishing boat captain juggles facing his mysterious past and finding himself ensnared in a reality where nothing is what it seems.A fishing boat captain juggles facing his mysterious past and finding himself ensnared in a reality where nothing is what it seems.A fishing boat captain juggles facing his mysterious past and finding himself ensnared in a reality where nothing is what it seems.

  • Director
    • Steven Knight
  • Writer
    • Steven Knight
  • Stars
    • Matthew McConaughey
    • Anne Hathaway
    • Diane Lane
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.4/10
    48K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,548
    136
    • Director
      • Steven Knight
    • Writer
      • Steven Knight
    • Stars
      • Matthew McConaughey
      • Anne Hathaway
      • Diane Lane
    • 678User reviews
    • 155Critic reviews
    • 37Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 5 nominations total

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    Anne Hathaway and Matthew McConaughey Get Steamy in 'Serenity'
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    Matthew McConaughey
    Matthew McConaughey
    • Baker Dill
    Anne Hathaway
    Anne Hathaway
    • Karen Zariakas
    Diane Lane
    Diane Lane
    • Constance
    Jason Clarke
    Jason Clarke
    • Frank Zariakas
    Djimon Hounsou
    Djimon Hounsou
    • Duke
    Jeremy Strong
    Jeremy Strong
    • Reid Miller
    Charlotte Butler
    • Lois
    David Butler
    • Jack
    Rafael Sayegh
    • Patrick
    Michael Richard
    Michael Richard
    • Ron
    Robert Hobbs
    Robert Hobbs
    • Ape
    Kenneth Fok
    • Lionel
    Garion Dowds
    Garion Dowds
    • Samson
    John Whiteley
    • Old Wes
    Edeen Bhugeloo
    • Mike
    Redd Pepper
    • Plymouth DJ
    • (voice)
    Guillaume Silavant
    • Man at the Bar
    • (uncredited)
    Vinaya Sungkur
    • Consuella
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Steven Knight
    • Writer
      • Steven Knight
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    User reviews678

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    7ndschaaf13

    For entertainment value alone

    Before you get mad about the score I'm giving this beautiful mess of a film, please keep in mind that I rate things on a scale of how entertained they kept me as opposed to how "good" they actually were.

    That being said, this movie is not anywhere close to good. In fact, it may even be outright bad. But I'll be damned if there was a single moment in the film where I was less than entertained. I laughed more during the course of Serenity's runtime than I did at a good majority of last year's intentional comedies.

    The performances were attempting to evoke a noir feel but came across more John Waters and the camp factor alone was a fascinating hybrid of cringy and hysterical. From Matthew McConaughey drinking during nearly every frame of the movie to Anne Hathaway saying "daddy" every other line, I won't forget their acting any time soon.

    The plot is a convoluted mess and some of the turns it took won't be well-received but who cares? By the time the "twists" twisted, I was already so engrossed by this deranged piece of filmmaking that I didn't mind one bit.

    Go with incredibly low expectations, try to lose yourself in the strange spell Serenity weaves, and you might just have as good a time as we did.
    5exisce

    This is what you get when mixing genres ineptly

    I agree with the previous reviewers: until the twist occurs the movie does well. McConaughey is always great to watch and is very convincing. The "Old man and the sea" premise is also passable, as is Anne Hathaway. But after the twist the movie becomes a mess. The result is mediocre at best. Not a good drama, not a good thriller, and so-so mystery/fantasy. I only recommend it to the fans of Matthew McConaughey, otherwise, save your time.
    4cardsrock

    Ambitiously awful

    This film would have turned out a lot better if it just stuck to its advertised plot. The ludicrous twist that occurs completely derails the movie and makes everything that comes after it essentially pointless. While I appreciate an original idea out of Hollywood, this was just bizarre. Some of the dialogue is unintentionally hilarious and the whole film just feels off. It's a shame so many talented actors were wasted in this.
    7Joetampa90

    Original and Bonkers Cinema Needs More Movies like Serenity.

    When I first saw the trailer for Serenity back in summer 2018 I was certainly intrigued. Then it was pushed back many months from its original release date but I still looked forward to finally seeing the movie. Well I can say now that after some thought, I enjoyed the film. It was spoiled for me mildly in the sense that I knew an off the wall twist was in the cards. Boy was that twist a wild one.

    Serenity starts out a little wonky with the first 20 minutes or so having some unintentional laugh out loud moments. However once it gets going it becomes very intriguing and had me fully engaged. When the left field insane twist is revealed, I was impressed by the sheer nerve of it all. Sure it's beyond over the top, but having the audacity to do it is a thing to admire.

    The acting is both good and bad at times. The whole movie always just feels a little off and bizarre, which I somewhat appreciate. Make no mistake about it though this work is not a masterpiece. Serenity has its share of faults and the ending could very well be one of them in some ways. Besides that it's also a messy script with some big head scratchers and horrible lines.

    With that being said we need more wide release movies with quality actors taking chances and giving us something original. In a way the film is throwback to the 70's and 80's when we saw wide released movies taking experimental chances.

    Go give it a watch, love it or hate I think this work is something any true film fan will tip their cap to.
    7Giselle1710

    Underrated!

    Seriously underrated! The ending was superb and unpredictable. Really loved the lead roles performances. Worth ur time

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The movie was filmed in Mauritius.
    • Goofs
      The picture of Baker in a Marine Corps uniform shows him with his awards/ribbons on the incorrect side of his chest. Ribbons are worn on the left.
    • Quotes

      Duke: Pity is worse than a fist to the face.

    • Connections
      Featured in Late Night with Seth Meyers: Anne Hathaway/Sherrod Brown/Michaela Coel/Venzella Joy (2019)
    • Soundtracks
      Accordion Boogie
      Written by Clifton Chenier

      Published by BMG Bumblebee (BMI) on behalf of Tradition Music Co. (BMI)

      All rights administered by BMG Rights Management (US) LLC

      Courtesy of Smithsonian Folkway Recordings

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    • Release date
      • January 25, 2019 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Obsesión
    • Filming locations
      • Mauritius
    • Production companies
      • Blue Budgie Films Limited
      • Global Road Entertainment
      • Head Gear Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $25,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $8,547,045
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $4,415,403
      • Jan 27, 2019
    • Gross worldwide
      • $14,454,622
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 46 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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