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Serendipity

  • 2001
  • S
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
117K
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1,449
John Cusack and Kate Beckinsale in Serendipity (2001)
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ComedyRomance

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.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.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.

  • Director
    • Peter Chelsom
  • Writer
    • Marc Klein
  • Stars
    • John Cusack
    • Kate Beckinsale
    • Jeremy Piven
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
    117K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,806
    1,449
    • Director
      • Peter Chelsom
    • Writer
      • Marc Klein
    • Stars
      • John Cusack
      • Kate Beckinsale
      • Jeremy Piven
    • 434User reviews
    • 108Critic reviews
    • 52Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 nominations

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    John Cusack
    John Cusack
    • Jonathan Trager
    Kate Beckinsale
    Kate Beckinsale
    • Sara Thomas
    Jeremy Piven
    Jeremy Piven
    • Dean Kansky
    Bridget Moynahan
    Bridget Moynahan
    • Halley Buchanan
    Eugene Levy
    Eugene Levy
    • Bloomingdale's Salesman
    Lilli Lavine
    • Bloomingdale's Stock Girl
    Michael Guarino Jr.
    • Customer At Bloomingdale's
    • (as Michael Guarino)
    Abdul Alshawish
    • Customer At Bloomingdale's
    Stephen Bruce
    • Host At Serendipity
    David Sparrow
    David Sparrow
    • Josh's Dad
    Ann Talman
    Ann Talman
    • Bloomingdale's Saleswoman #1
    Crystal Bock
    Crystal Bock
    • Bloomingdale's Saleswoman #2
    Gary Gerbrandt
    • Josh
    Kate Blumberg
    Kate Blumberg
    • Courtney
    Ron Payne
    • Louis Trager
    Marcia Bennett
    Marcia Bennett
    • Mrs. Trager
    Victor A. Young
    • Mr. Buchanan
    • (as Victor Young)
    Eve Crawford
    • Mrs. Buchanan
    • Director
      • Peter Chelsom
    • Writer
      • Marc Klein
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      John Cusack and Kate Beckinsale filmed only a few days together during the shoot, much like their characters saw each other only for a limited time.
    • Goofs
      When Jonathan finds the receipt for the gloves, the receipt has a date in 1990, while he first met Sara in 1994.
    • Quotes

      Dean: You know the Greeks didn't write obituaries. They only asked one question after a man died: "Did he have passion?".

    • Alternate versions
      On the DVD, there are a few deleted scenes:
      • An alternate opening of how Jon and Sara meet.
      • A scene where Sara asks Jon questions called she calls 'cubing'.
      • Their first kiss.
      • Jon and Dean talking about fate in the car while Eugene Levy's character is driving.
      • Eve explaining how to use the Casanova candle.
      • Sara going to see a psychic after she sees the "Cool Hand Luke" poster.
      • Sara getting a phone call asking if her building sells cashmere gloves.
      • Sara explaining to Eve how she feels about her fiance and a painting she once saw.
      • Jon going home and looking out the window after he loses Sara.
    • Connections
      Featured in On the Set: Serendipity (2001)
    • Soundtracks
      Cool Yule
      Written by Steve Allen

      Performed by Louis Armstrong

      Courtesy of MCA Records

      Under license from Universal Music Enterprises

      [Played during the opening credits, the last scene and the end credits]

    User reviews434

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    Featured review
    7/10
    A Beautiful Love Story With a Very Charming Couple
    Jonathan Tragger (John Cusack) meets Sara Thomas (the gorgeous Kate Beckinsale) by chance in the Christmas eve, in Bloomingdale's, both trying to buy the unique pair of black gloves available for sale. They decide to go to the cafeteria Serendipity and Jonathan asks for her name and phone. Sara decides to write it in a book, and his on a five dollars bill. She gives the bill to a newspaperman and she says that she would sell the book in a New York used books store. She states that if destiny wants them two together, Jonathan will get that book back. Or she will receive that bill again. From this day on, Jonathan will 'chase' Sara's book trying to reach his lost love.

    I did not know the word 'serendipity'. In accordance with Webster' dictionary, it means 'an apparent aptitude for making accidental fortunate discoveries'. The character of Sara believes on it, but regrets for her belief in the end of the story. This is the typical predictable and commercial film, but supported by a very charming actress (Kate Beckinsale) and actor (John Cusack). I am a suspicious viewer to make any comment in this regard, since I love Kate Beckinsale and John Cusack. But I really believe there is no way that any viewer dislikes this movie. The cover of the DVD is also very beautiful. My vote is seven.

    Title (Brazil): "Escrito ans Estrelas" ("Written in the Stars")
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    • claudio_carvalho
    • Nov 10, 2003

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 21, 2001 (Finland)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Sattumalta
    • Filming locations
      • Serendipity 3 - 225 E 60th Street, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA(restaurant)
    • Production companies
      • Miramax
      • Tapestry Films
      • Simon Fields Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $28,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $50,294,317
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $13,309,241
      • Oct 7, 2001
    • Gross worldwide
      • $77,516,304
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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