Serendipity (2001): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Serendipity is a 2001 fantasy comedy directed by Peter Chelsom, starring John Cusack and Kate Beckinsale. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes and earned $77.5 million worldwide. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Supporting Actor at the Saturn Awards 2002. Critics gave it 52 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Peter Chelsom
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Miramax Home Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Serendipity About?
The premise of Serendipity without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
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Serendipity Themes & Keywords
· 49 tags- fate
- destiny
- serendipity
- christmas
- coincidence
- randomness
- bookstore
- falling in love
- new york
- waldorf astoria hotel manhattan new york city
- wedding
- coffee shop
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- ice rink
- ice skating
- missed connection
- reference to jung
- reference to agatha christie
- reference to paul newman
- paper cup
- san francisco california
- male female relationship
- skating rink
- driving range
- department store
- new york city
- first date
- canceled wedding
- friendship
- bare midriff
- united states of america
- feel good romance
- holiday romance
- peeping tom
- holiday movie
- christmas movie
- central park manhattan new york city
- city
- urban setting
- night
- romantic comedy
- glove
- transamerica pyramid
- taxi
- snow
- 555 phone number
- one word title
- train
- subway
- title spoken by character
Serendipity Cast
John Cusack leads the cast, with Kate Beckinsale. Directed by Peter Chelsom.
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Director Peter Chelsom
Serendipity Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Serendipity 52 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 52 Metascore
User score 7.3
See on Metacritic
Serendipity Plot Summary
What happens in Serendipity from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
During the vibrant Christmas shopping season in New York City, a magical connection forms between two unlikely strangers, Jonathan Trager and Sara Thomas, as they both reach for the same luxurious pair of black cashmere gloves at the iconic Bloomingdale’s. Despite each of them being entangled in other relationships, they share a delightful moment over ice cream at Serendipity. Their time together feels like fate; however, they part ways only to realize moments later that they have both inadvertently left items behind at the charming ice cream bar.
Full summary
The whole story of Serendipity, scene by scene
Serendipity Box Office
Serendipity grossed $77.5 million worldwide. $50.3 million came from the US and Canada and $27.2 million (35%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$77.5M
- US & Canada
- $50.3M
- International
- $27.2M
Serendipity Awards & Nominations
Serendipity earned 1 award nomination, including Best Supporting Actor at the Saturn Awards 2002.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Saturn Awards 2002 1 nomination- Nominated Best Supporting Actor
Serendipity Trailers & Videos
10 videos: 1 trailer and 9 clips.
- Clip Serendipity | ‘The Gloves’ (HD) - Kate Beckinsale, John Cusack | MIRAMAX
- Clip Serendipity | ‘Old Spice’ (HD) - John Cusack, Jeremy Piven | MIRAMAX
- Clip Serendipity | ‘Old Roommate’ (HD) - John Cusack, Jeremy Piven | MIRAMAX
- Clip Serendipity | ‘Rehearsal Dinner’ (HD) - John Cusack, Bridget Moynahan, Jeremy Piven | MIRAMAX
How Well Do You Know Serendipity?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
Where do Jonathan and Sara meet for the first time?
Cars in Serendipity
19 cars on screen, including the 1987 Chevrolet Caprice and the 1991 Chevrolet Caprice.
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1987 Chevrolet Caprice Minor role -
1991 Chevrolet Caprice Minor role -
Club Car Carryall Minor role -
1996 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role
Serendipity Also Known As
29 alternative titles, including “美国情缘” and “Heureux hasard”.
- Also known as
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- 美国情缘
- Heureux hasard
- 美國情緣
- Weil es Dich gibt
- Szerelem a végzeten
- Serendipity - Quando l'amore è magia
- Un amour à New York
- 缘分天注定
- Интуиция
- Feliz Acaso
- Tesadüf
- Lásce na stopě
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- Lunefulde lykke
- Igraszki losu
- Noroc în dragoste
- Έρωτας μετ`Εμποδίων
- בדיוק כשהתאהבנו
- Escrito nas Estrelas
- Інтуїція
- 세렌디피티
- Знак на съдбата
- Lemtingas atsitiktinumas
- Om ödet får bestämma
- Señales de Amor, ინტუიცია
- Láske na stope
- Sattumalta
- セレンディピティ
- กว่าจะค้นเจอ ขอมีเธอสุดหัวใจ
- Igra sudbine
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Serendipity FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Serendipity, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Serendipity?
Serendipity runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Serendipity released?
Serendipity was released on October 5, 2001.
Who directed Serendipity?
Serendipity was directed by Peter Chelsom.
More films by Peter Chelsom Who is in the cast of Serendipity?
Serendipity stars John Cusack and Kate Beckinsale.
How much did Serendipity make at the box office?
Serendipity grossed $77.5 million worldwide ($50.3 million domestic, $27.2 million international).
How is Serendipity rated?
Serendipity has 52 on Metacritic.
Was Serendipity nominated for any awards?
Serendipity received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does Serendipity have a post-credit scene?
No. Serendipity has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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