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Serena

  • 20142014
  • RR
  • 1h 49m
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Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence in Serena (2014)
North Carolina mountains at the end of the 1920s – George and Serena Pemberton, love-struck newly-weds, begin to build a timber empire. Serena soon proves herself to be equal to any man: overseeing loggers, hunting rattle-snakes, even saving a man’s life in the wilderness. With power and influence now in their hands, the Pembertons refuse to let anyone stand in the way of their inflated love and ambitions. However, once Serena discovers George’s hidden past and faces an unchangeable fate of her own, the Pemberton’s passionate marriage begins to unravel leading toward a dramatic reckoning.
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In Depression-era North Carolina, the future of George Pemberton's timber empire becomes complicated when he marries Serena.In Depression-era North Carolina, the future of George Pemberton's timber empire becomes complicated when he marries Serena.In Depression-era North Carolina, the future of George Pemberton's timber empire becomes complicated when he marries Serena.

IMDb RATING
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  • Director
    • Susanne Bier
  • Writers
    • Christopher Kyle(screenplay)
    • Ron Rash(based on the book by)
  • Stars
    • Bradley Cooper
    • Jennifer Lawrence
    • Rhys Ifans
Top credits
  • Director
    • Susanne Bier
  • Writers
    • Christopher Kyle(screenplay)
    • Ron Rash(based on the book by)
  • Stars
    • Bradley Cooper
    • Jennifer Lawrence
    • Rhys Ifans
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 117User reviews
    • 141Critic reviews
    • 36Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win

    Videos4

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 1:56
    Official Trailer
    International Trailer
    Trailer 2:03
    International Trailer
    U.S. Theatrical Trailer
    Trailer 1:56
    U.S. Theatrical Trailer
    "On-Set Chemistry"
    Featurette 1:38
    "On-Set Chemistry"

    Photos55

    Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence in Serena (2014)
    Jennifer Lawrence in Serena (2014)
    Bradley Cooper in Serena (2014)
    Bradley Cooper in Serena (2014)
    Susanne Bier in Serena (2014)
    Jennifer Lawrence in Serena (2014)
    Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence in Serena (2014)
    Billy Connolly at an event for Serena (2014)
    Nolan Gerard Funk at an event for Serena (2014)
    Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence at an event for Serena (2014)
    Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence at an event for Serena (2014)
    Victor Garber at an event for Serena (2014)

    Top cast

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    Bradley Cooper
    Bradley Cooper
    • George Pembertonas George Pemberton
    Jennifer Lawrence
    Jennifer Lawrence
    • Serena Pembertonas Serena Pemberton
    Rhys Ifans
    Rhys Ifans
    • Gallowayas Galloway
    Toby Jones
    Toby Jones
    • Sheriff McDowellas Sheriff McDowell
    David Dencik
    David Dencik
    • Buchananas Buchanan
    Sean Harris
    Sean Harris
    • Campbellas Campbell
    Ana Ularu
    Ana Ularu
    • Rachel Hermannas Rachel Hermann
    Sam Reid
    Sam Reid
    • Vaughnas Vaughn
    Conleth Hill
    Conleth Hill
    • Doctor Chaneyas Doctor Chaney
    Charity Wakefield
    Charity Wakefield
    • Agathaas Agatha
    Douglas Hodge
    Douglas Hodge
    • Horace Kephartas Horace Kephart
    Kim Bodnia
    Kim Bodnia
    • Abe Hermannas Abe Hermann
    Christian McKay
    Christian McKay
    • Boston bank manageras Boston bank manager
    • (as Christian Mckay)
    Philip Zandén
    Philip Zandén
    • Calhounas Calhoun
    • (as Philip Zanden)
    Ned Dennehy
    Ned Dennehy
    • Ledbetteras Ledbetter
    Kvido Najser
    • Baby Jacobas Baby Jacob
    Tereza Hroudova
    • Baby Jacobas Baby Jacob
    Amelie Vernerova
    • Baby Jacobas Baby Jacob
    • Director
      • Susanne Bier
    • Writers
      • Christopher Kyle(screenplay)
      • Ron Rash(based on the book by)
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    Storyline

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    North Carolina mountains in the 1920s - newly-weds George (Cooper) and Serena Pemberton (Lawrence) begin to build a timber empire. Serena soon proves herself to be equal to any man - overseeing loggers, hunting rattle-snakes, even saving a man's life in the wilderness. With power and influence now in their hands, the Pembertons refuse to let anyone stand in the way of their inflated love and ambitions.
    • axe accident
    • logging baron
    • timber camp
    • timbering accident
    • cutting down a tree
    • 188 more
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    • Taglines
      • Some loves can never let you go.
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • History
      • Romance
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for some violence and sexuality
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Jennifer Lawrence recommended Bradley Cooper for the project. They had worked together previously on Silver Linings Playbook (2012), and they got along so well that they often spoke about working together again in the future. When Lawrence read the script for this movie, she sent a copy to Cooper and asked if he would do it with her.
    • Goofs
      On two occasions there are "Zippo" lighters shown and used. The movie takes place in 1929. The "Zippo" company was not founded until 1932 (per their website).
    • Quotes

      Sheriff McDowell: The logging barons always cry "jobs" and "free enterprise," but the truth is, you barely pay enough to put food on the table!

      Pemberton: Oh, we pay more than any job these men can get, and that's why there's a line fifty-deep every time there's an opening.

      Sheriff McDowell: Openings? Yes, you always have openings, don't you, Mr. Pemberton? Because your camps have killed more men than the war between the States.

    • Connections
      Featured in Projector: Serena/Love, Rosie (2014)
    • Soundtracks
      Beignet Cakewalk
      Written by Jeff Ford and Michael Esneault (as Mike Esneault)

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    User reviews117

    Review
    Top review
    Not as awful as I expected
    I mean, it's hard to even really think this is a good film, but considering all of the bad hype and the delay in the release of it prior to this, I think we all expected something along the lines of Grace of Monaco/Diana. Instead, it's not really that bad, certainly not in the funny way we all expected. So it's good that it's not a trainwreck, but it's not very good either. It's just way too all over the place to work, and seems to be going through the motions without any concern as to what it's trying to say. Also, it's a little dull. Still, it's not that bad and I do think Lawrence does the best she can with the material, although Cooper has no presence.
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    • Nov 22, 2014

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    • Why is the titular character in Serena regularly compared to Lady Macbeth?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 26, 2015 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • France
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official Site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Falling
    • Filming locations
      • Prague, Czech Republic
    • Production companies
      • 2929 Productions
      • Chockstone Pictures
      • Nick Wechsler Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $30,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $176,391
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $100,090
      • Mar 29, 2015
    • Gross worldwide
      • $5,092,129
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 49 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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