6.5
Where can I stream Serenity legally?
GoodWatch doesn't know of a legal streaming option for Serenity in the United States right now. Pick another country in the Where to Watch section to check elsewhere.
Serenity fingerprint
Strong craft, striking style, no humor.
Energy
Calm and low-key
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
- Tension5
- Spectacle4
- Violence4
Heart
Melancholic and romantic
- Melancholy8
- Romance7
- Pathos7
Humor
A little humor
Not a comedy at heart.
- Wit & Wordplay3
- Situational Comedy2
- Absurdist Humor2
World
Everyday modern life and the mind
- World Immersion7
- Dialogue Centrality7
- Ambiguity7
Craft
Standout performances and characters
- Acting8
- Character Depth8
- Direction7
Style
Functional look and sound
- Cinematography7
- Music Composition7
- Visual Stylization7
Energy
LowCalm and low-key
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Serenity is calm and low-intensity. The story builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
All energy traits
- Tension5Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
- Spectacle4Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Violence4Physical conflict and intensity.
- Adrenaline3High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
- Fast Pace3Quick tempo and momentum.
- Scare2Frightening moments and scares.
Related traits
- Slow Burn7Gradual build with payoff.
- Bleakness7Grim, stark outlooks.
Heart
MediumMelancholic and romantic
Emotionally, it's melancholic, romantic, and moving.
All heart traits
- Melancholy8Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
- Romance7Love stories and emotional connections.
- Pathos7Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
- Catharsis7Emotional release and payoff.
- Nostalgia6Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
- Wonder6Awe, discovery, and amazement.
- Wholesome4Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
- Hopefulness4Optimism and uplifting resolve.
- Coming of Age0Personal growth and self-discovery.
- Family Dynamics0Relationships and generational ties.
Related traits
- Character Depth8Rich, complex characterization.
- Bleakness7Grim, stark outlooks.
- Philosophical7Ideas about life and existence.
- Spiritual6Faith, meaning, and transcendence.
Humor
NoneA little humor
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect a little humor.
All humor traits
- Wit & Wordplay3Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
- Situational Comedy2Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
- Absurdist Humor2Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
- Satire & Parody2Sharp critique and playful imitation.
- Dark Humor2Humor from taboo or grim topics.
- Physical Comedy1Slapstick and visual gags.
- Cringe Humor1Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
World
MediumEveryday modern life and the mind
Its world is built around everyday modern life and the mind. It leaves some questions open.
All world traits
- World Immersion7Depth and sensory richness of setting.
- Dialogue Centrality7Stories driven by conversation.
- Ambiguity7Open-endedness and uncertainty.
- Rewatchability6Invites repeat viewing.
- Novelty5Fresh ideas and invention.
Related traits
- Contemporary Realism8Modern, grounded storytelling.
- Psychological7Inner worlds and mind games.
- Spiritual6Faith, meaning, and transcendence.
- Social Commentary5Perspectives on society and norms.
Craft
HighStandout performances and characters
The performances and characters stand out.
All craft traits
- Acting8Performance craft and presence.
- Character Depth8Rich, complex characterization.
- Direction7Vision and command behind the camera.
- Narrative Structure7Story architecture and form.
- Dialogue Quality7Sharp writing and memorable lines.
- Complexity7Layered plots and ideas.
- Intrigue6Curiosity and investigative pull.
- Non-linear Narrative5Time-shifts and structure play.
- Meta Narrative2Stories about storytelling.
Related traits
- Philosophical7Ideas about life and existence.
- Slow Burn7Gradual build with payoff.
- Novelty5Fresh ideas and invention.
All style traits
- Cinematography7Visual composition and camera work.
- Music Composition7Score and musical identity.
- Visual Stylization7Distinctive aesthetic signature.
- Editing6Pacing and structure through cuts.
- Music Centrality6The score or soundtrack shapes the emotional experience.
- Sound Centrality6Sound design as core element.
Related traits
- Dialogue Centrality7Stories driven by conversation.
Who it's for
AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking
Find more like it
Based on the GoodWatch fingerprint: our scores for 70+ attributes of every movie. Select a row to see all of them.
About
Originally edited in two versions. Version I, 70 minutes; version II, 90 minutes. (The only known existing version is not Markopoulos’s edit and contains additional titles, music and voice-over added later than 1961. 65 minutes.) Filmed in Mytilene and Annavysos, Greece, 1958. Existing copy on video, J. and M. Paris Films, Athens.
Greek DramaArt FilmExistentialRomanticPsychologicalPhilosophicalVisually StylizedCharacter-Driven
Actors
Crew
Directed by:
Written by:
Produced by:
Composed by:
Titles like Serenity
nearer = more alike
8
You are here: Serenity
Tap a poster to move
You are herePreview
vscompared with Serenity
Serenity1961
Point at a poster to compare itHold a poster to compare it
This pageTap it to move here
A chip fills to its level. Tap a full one for titles without that trait, a low one for titles with it.
Open a page:Nine Days (2021)The Double Life of Véronique (1991)Atlantics (2019)A Ghost Story (2017)Fearless (1993)Talk to Her (2002)Lovers of the Arctic Circle (1998)Climates (2006)Another Woman (1988)La Notte (1961)Dhobi Ghat (2010)Laurence Anyways (2012)The Princess and the Warrior (2000)3-Iron (2004)Paris (2008)Nostalgia (1983)The Green Ray (1986)Distant (2002)Bringing Out the Dead (1999)The Secret Life of Words (2005)After Life (1999)Guzaarish (2010)The Wind Will Carry Us (1999)Three Colors: Red (1994)L'Eclisse (1962)Black Orpheus (1959)Children of a Lesser God (1986)Drive My Car (2021)October (2018)Pig (2021)White Nights (1957)Last Life in the Universe (2003)One Week (2008)Three Colors: Blue (1993)Supernova (2020)Lucky (2017)Time to Leave (2005)Anand (1971)La Belle Noiseuse (1991)Land (2021)Don't Move (2004)Mozart and the Whale (2005)The Best Offer (2013)The Lunchbox (2013)My King (2015)Return to Seoul (2022)Veronika Decides to Die (2009)Solitary Man (2009)Rust and Bone (2012)Sliding Doors (1998)An Affair to Remember (1957)Undine (2020)Candy (2006)Scarecrow (1973)The Flower of My Secret (1995)The Last Black Man in San Francisco (2019)The Rat Catcher (2023)Old Joy (2006)Journey to Italy (1954)The Eighth Day (1996)Once Upon a Time in Anatolia (2011)We Have a Pope (2011)Griffin & Phoenix (2006)On Body and Soul (2017)
Sequels and Prequels
No sequels or prequels available
Media
Questions about Serenity
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Serenity worth watching?
66
GoodGoodWatch scoreMostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 6.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
How long is Serenity?
1 h 10 min
Serenity runs 1 h 10 min.
What language is Serenity in?
GreekEnglishGermanRussian
It was made in Greek, with some English, German, Russian. Produced in United States, Greece.
What tropes does Serenity use?
Coming in HotUtopia Justifies the MeansMasturbation Means Sexual FrustrationDisability ImmunitySonic StunnerGive Chase with Angry NativesSingle TearNo Place for Me TherePre-Asskicking One-LinerBrain BleachHoly BacklightHeal It with Boozeand 371 more
TV Tropes lists 383 storytelling tropes for Serenity, including Coming in Hot, Utopia Justifies the Means, Masturbation Means Sexual Frustration.