Serenity
“On Plymouth Island, no one ever dies… unless you break the rules”
Synopsis
The quiet life of Baker Dill, a fishing boat captain who lives on the isolated Plymouth Island, where he spends his days obsessed with capturing an elusive tuna while fighting his personal demons, is interrupted when someone from his past comes to him searching for help.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-01-08
Top Cast
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Matthew McConaughey
Baker Dill
Anne Hathaway
Karen Zariakas
Jason Clarke
Frank Zariakas
Diane Lane
Constance
Djimon Hounsou
Duke
Jeremy Strong
Reid Miller
Charlotte Butler
Lois
David Butler
Jack
Rafael Sayegh
Patrick
Michael Richard
Ron
Robert Hobbs
Ape
Kenneth Fok
Lionel
Garion Dowds
Samson
John Whiteley
Old Wes
Edeen Bhugeloo
Mike
Redd Pepper
Plymouth DJ (voice)
Gunnar Sizemore
Voice of Patrick (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Göteborg Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 25, 2019
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 22, 2025
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$25M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$14.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.58x
-$10.5M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steven Knight
- Screenplay & Story
- Steven Knight
- Original Score
- Benjamin Wallfisch
- Original Title
- Serenity
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Budget
- $25M
- Worldwide Gross
- $14.5M
- Production Studios
- Nebulastar, Shoebox Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steven Knight
Steven Knight
Benjamin Wallfisch
Jess Hall
Laura Jennings
Guy Heeley, Greg Shapiro, Steven Knight, Stuart Ford, David Lipman
Department Leadership Roster
Steven Knight
Director
Steven Knight
Screenplay
Guy Heeley
Producer
Greg Shapiro
Producer
Jess Hall
Director of Photography
Laura Jennings
Editor
Benjamin Wallfisch
Original Music Composer
Steven Knight
Producer
Andrew McAlpine
Production Design
Cordell McQueen
Stunt Coordinator
Angela Barson
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Serenity
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Serenity about?
The quiet life of Baker Dill, a fishing boat captain who lives on the isolated Plymouth Island, where he spends his days obsessed with capturing an elusive tuna while fighting his personal demons, is interrupted when someone from his past comes to him searching for help.
Who directed Serenity?
Serenity was directed by Steven Knight.
Who stars in Serenity?
The principal cast of Serenity includes Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Jason Clarke, Diane Lane, Djimon Hounsou.
When was Serenity released and how long is it?
Serenity was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
What was the box office and production budget of Serenity?
Serenity had a reported production budget of $25M and grossed $14.5M at the worldwide box office (0.58 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Serenity?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Serenity was composed by Benjamin Wallfisch.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Serenity?
Serenity holds official age classifications: CA: R; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).