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Serendipity

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2001 | 90 min | Comedy, Romance

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It's still drawing plenty of interest. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh.
The mood
Light and funny, romantic.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 30 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.

Although already in relationships, two strangers realize they have genuine chemistry after a chance encounter – but part company soon after. Years later, they each yearn to reunite, despite being destined for the altar. But to give true love a chance, they have to find one another again.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    58% on Rotten Tomatoes, 52 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.0 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $78 million worldwide on a $28 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 304K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Peter Chelsom

  • John CusackJonathan Trager
  • Kate BeckinsaleSara Thomas
  • Molly ShannonEve
  • Jeremy PivenDean Kansky
  • John CorbettLars Hammond
  • Bridget MoynahanHalley Buchanan
  • Eugene LevyBloomingdale's Salesman
  • Marcia BennettMrs. Louis Trager
  • Eve CrawfordMrs. Buchanan
  • Leo FitzpatrickLeasing Office Temp