Serving Sara

2002·Movie
1h 40min·PG-13
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.3Metacritic186.5Rotten Tomatoes4%27%

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Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Romantic and hopeful

  • Romance7
  • Hopefulness7
  • Wholesome6

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Physical Comedy5

World

Everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Direction6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

The One Thing That Could Bring Them Together Is Revenge.

When Sara is served divorce papers while she is in New York, she is stunned. Not about to lose the fortune she amassed with her self-serving Texan husband, she makes an offer to her process server, Joe, that sets them off on a wild trip across the country.
Romantic ComedyRoad TripDivorceProcess ServerSituational HumorFast-PacedCharmingLighthearted

Crew

Directed by:
Reginald Hudlin
Written by:
David Ronn, Jay Scherick
Produced by:
Dan Halsted, Roland Pellegrino, Dan Kolsrud
Composed by:
Marcus Miller

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Serving Sara

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Serving Sara legally?

PrimefuboTVPeacockThe RokuThe CWHooplaShout! Factory TVPlex

Serving Sara is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Peacock, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Hoopla, and Shout! Factory TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Serving Sara worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53/100 (IMDb 5.3, Rotten Tomatoes 4%, and Metacritic 18). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Serving Sara rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is Serving Sara?

1 h 40 min

Serving Sara runs 1 h 40 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Serving Sara?

Critics11
Audiences48

Not quite. Audiences rate Serving Sara higher (48) than critics (11). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Serving Sara a box office hit?

Budget$29 million
Box office$17 million

No. It cost about $29 million to make and earned $17 million worldwide, 58% of its budget.

What language is Serving Sara in?

EnglishSpanish

It was made in English, with some Spanish. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Serving Sara?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Serving Sara in 33 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Serving Sara use?

Verbing NounyStripping SnagLoophole AbuseHate Sink"Could Have Avoided This!" PlotSleeps in the NudeBlack ComedyAss ShoveHand-or-Object UnderwearToilet HumorShoot Him, He Has a Wallet!Time Zone Troublesand 19 more

TV Tropes lists 31 storytelling tropes for Serving Sara, including Verbing Nouny, Stripping Snag, Loophole Abuse.

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