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Serenity (2005): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Serenity is a 2005 action thriller directed by Joss Whedon, starring Nathan Fillion, Gina Torres and Chiwetel Ejiofor. It runs 1 hour 59 minutes and earned $40.4 million worldwide on a $39 million budget. Critics gave it 74 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.8/10.
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- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 59m (119 min)
- Director
- Joss Whedon
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- Budget
- $39M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
The story
What Is Serenity About?
The premise of Serenity without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Baker Dill finds his quiet life as a fishing boat captain on Plymouth Island upended when his ex-wife, Karen, arrives seeking his assistance. She’s desperate to escape her abusive husband and implores Baker to intervene. Reluctantly drawn back into a turbulent past, he must wrestle with his own demons and consider the ethical consequences of taking violent action to help someone in need.
Serenity Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- on the run
- smuggler
- spacecraft
- spaceship
- one world government
- reavers
- captain
- megacorporation
- 26th century
- cult film
- space
- firefly
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- starship name in title
- starship crew
- space opera
- government coverup
- future war
- cannibalism
- male protagonist
- interracial relationship
- interracial couple
- death of husband
- interracial friendship
- deception
- display screen
- one word title
- villain
- audiovisual communication
- environmental suit
- planet viewed from outer space
- handheld device
- assault rifle
- male pilot
- living weapon
- sidearm
- actor reprises previous role
- actress reprises previous role
- impaled to death
- man impaled
- medical doctor
- space vehicle
- male medical doctor
- telepathy
- teenager
- gun
- vehicle
- firearm
- brunette
- murder of husband
- murder
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Cast & crew
Serenity Cast
Nathan Fillion leads the cast, with Gina Torres and Chiwetel Ejiofor. Directed by Joss Whedon.
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Director Joss Whedon
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Ratings
Serenity Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Serenity 74 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.8/10.
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IMDb 7.8 /10
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Metacritic 74 Metascore
User score 7.3
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Plot
Serenity Plot Summary
What happens in Serenity from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the 26th century, humanity has abandoned a decimated and overcrowded Earth to settle in a new star system, where they have colonized various planets and moons. The central planets are governed by an Alliance that emerged victorious from a war against the Colonies, the less developed worlds in the outer reaches of the solar system. Unwilling to accept the Alliance’s oppressive rule, the Colonies engage in a tense conflict.
Full summary
The whole story of Serenity, scene by scene
Box office
Serenity Box Office & Budget
Serenity grossed $40.4 million worldwide on a $39 million budget, 1.0 times what it cost. $25.5 million came from the US and Canada and $14.9 million (37%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$40.4M
1.0× its budget
- US & Canada
- $25.5M
- International
- $14.9M
- Budget
- $39M
US & Canada 63%
Rest of the world 37%
Videos
Serenity Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 clip.
- Clip Nathan Fillion's Crazy Escape Plan - Extended Preview
Quiz
How Well Do You Know Serenity?
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
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- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What is the name of the transport ship captained by Malcolm Reynolds?
Details
Serenity Also Known As
24 alternative titles, including “宁静号” and “Firefly - Serenity”.
- Also known as
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- 宁静号
- Firefly - Serenity
- Firefly: The Movie
- เซเรนิตี้ ล่าสุดขอบจักรวาล
- Serenity - l'ultime rébellion
- Serenity - Flucht in neue Welten
- Миссия «Серенити»
- 冲出宁静号
- ล่าสุดขอบจักรวาล
- Місія Сереніті
- סרניטי
- 세레니티
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- Serenity: A Luta Pelo Amanhã
- 衝出寧靜號
- Мисия Серенити
- Svemirski brod Spokoj
- Vesoljska ladja Serenity
- Misija Sereniti
- Sứ Mệnh Nguy Hiểm
- セレニティー
- سفینه ای به نام آرامش
- 星空反擊戰
- Serenity: Bitka za budućnost, სერენიტი
- السفينة سيرينتي
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FAQ
Serenity FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Serenity, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Serenity?
Serenity runs 1 hour 59 minutes (119 minutes).
When was Serenity released?
Serenity was released on September 30, 2005.
Who directed Serenity?
Serenity was directed by Joss Whedon.
More films by Joss Whedon Who is in the cast of Serenity?
Serenity stars Nathan Fillion, Gina Torres and Chiwetel Ejiofor.
How much did Serenity make at the box office?
Serenity grossed $40.4 million worldwide ($25.5 million domestic, $14.9 million international) on a budget of $39 million.
How is Serenity rated?
Serenity has 7.8/10 on IMDb and 74 on Metacritic.
Does Serenity have a post-credit scene?
No. Serenity has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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