Serendipity
“Can once in a lifetime happen twice?”
Synopsis
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.
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Top Cast
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John Cusack
Jonathan Trager
Kate Beckinsale
Sara Thomas
Molly Shannon
Eve
Jeremy Piven
Dean Kansky
John Corbett
Lars Hammond
Bridget Moynahan
Halley Buchanan
Eugene Levy
Bloomingdale's Salesman
Marcia Bennett
Mrs. Louis Trager
Eve Crawford
Mrs. Buchanan
Leo Fitzpatrick
Leasing Office Temp
Lucy Gordon
Caroline Mitchell
Lilli Lavine
Bloomingdale's Stock Girl
Michael Guarino, Jr.
Customer at Bloomingdale's
Abdul Alshawish
Customer at Bloomingdale's
Stephen Bruce
Host at Serendipity
David Sparrow
Josh's Dad
Ann Talman
Bloomingdale's Saleswoman #1
Crystal Bock
Bloomingdale's Saleswoman #2
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 5, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 16, 2011
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$28M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$77.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.77x
+$49.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Chelsom
- Screenplay & Story
- Marc Klein
- Original Score
- Alan Silvestri
- Original Title
- Serendipity
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Budget
- $28M
- Worldwide Gross
- $77.5M
- Production Studios
- Tapestry Films, Miramax, Simon Fields Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Chelsom
Marc Klein
Alan Silvestri
John de Borman
Christopher Greenbury
Peter Abrams, Simon Fields, Robert L. Levy, Bob Osher, Julie Goldstein
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Chelsom
Director
John de Borman
Director of Photography
Christopher Greenbury
Editor
Peter Abrams
Producer
Simon Fields
Producer
G.A. Aguilar
Stunt Coordinator
Peter Bucossi
Stunt Coordinator
Rick Parker
Stunt Coordinator
Marc Klein
Writer
Caroline Hanania
Production Design
Marie-Sylvie Deveau
Costume Design
Mary Claire Hannan
Costume Design
Alan Silvestri
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Serendipity
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Serendipity about?
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.
Who directed Serendipity?
Serendipity was directed by Peter Chelsom.
Who stars in Serendipity?
The principal cast of Serendipity includes John Cusack, Kate Beckinsale, Molly Shannon, Jeremy Piven, John Corbett.
When was Serendipity released and how long is it?
Serendipity was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What was the box office and production budget of Serendipity?
Serendipity had a reported production budget of $28M and grossed $77.5M at the worldwide box office (2.77 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Serendipity?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Serendipity was composed by Alan Silvestri.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Serendipity?
Serendipity holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).