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Serendipity

2001·Movie

·1h 30min·PG-13·

63

DecentGoodWatch score

63

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A , comedy: , with heart.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Can once in a lifetime happen twice?

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.

Destiny-driven RomanceCharming Romantic ComedyWhimsical City BackdropHeartwarming & HopefulFeel-Good StoryMissed Connections TropeFate vs. Free WillEarly 2000s VibeOptimistic & Sweet

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Peter Abrams, Simon Fields

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No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Serendipity

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Where can I stream Serendipity?

In the United States, Serendipity is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 38 other countries.

Is Serendipity worth watching?

63

DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 58%, and Metacritic 52). Audiences rate it higher (73 out of 100) than critics (55).

Is Serendipity okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Serendipity good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will Serendipity make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

What tropes does Serendipity use?

Screw DestinySnow Means LoveOne-Word TitlePlot CouponRunaway FiancéMythology GagSpotlight-Stealing SquadContrived CoincidenceDouble-Meaning TitleShout-OutMeet CuteIt's a Small World, After Alland 16 more

TV Tropes lists 28 tropes for it, including Screw Destiny, Snow Means Love, and One-Word Title.