New York City, just before Christmas. The last pair of black cashmere gloves in Bloomingdale's is on its way to the counter. As the gloves arrive, Sara (Kate Beckinsale) and Jonathan (John Cusack) claim them simultaneously. And so it begins--Sara and Jonathan go to a little coffee shop, named Serendipity, to decide who gets the gloves. They skate in Central Park. They look at the stars--the Cassiopeia constellation has the same pattern as the freckles on Sara's forearm. She writes her phone number in a book, saying she'll sell it to a random bookstore tomorrow. Jonathan writes his number on a five-dollar bill and she gives it to a street vendor. If destiny means them to be together, the book will find him, and the five-dollar bill will find her.
Several years later--in New York--Jonathan is about to marry Hally (Bridget Moynahan). On the West Coast, Lars (John Corbett) proposes to Sara. Both Jonathan and Sara remember their delightful night. Jonathan sets out with friend Dean (Jeremy Piven) to find the book. Sara, with her friend Eve (Molly Shannon), flies to New York looking for Jonathan. Crisp direction from Peter Chelsom, a witty script by Marc Klein, and beautiful performances by John Cusak and Kate Beckinsale, make SERENDIPITY a delightful romantic comedy.
Theatrical release: October 5, 2001
DVD Features:
Region 1
Keep Case
Anamorphic Widescreen - 1.85
Audio:
Dolby Digital 5.1 - English
Dolby Surround - French
Additional Release Material:
Deleted Scenes
Trailers
Bonus Footage: Director's Production Diary
Comparisons: Film-to-Storyboard Comparison
Audio Commentary: Peter Chelsom - Director
Featurette: Starz Encore "On the Set"
Interactive Features:
Interactive Menus
Scene Access
Distributor Notes: Serendipity
Irresistible stars John Cusack (AMERICA'S SWEETHEARTS, HIGH FIDELITY) and Kate Beckinsale (PEARL HARBOR, BROKEDOWN PALACE) are drawn together and take a chance on love in this critically acclaimed romantic comedy! In the course of one magical evening, Jonathan (Cusack) and Sara (Beckinsale) meet unexpectedly ... then part without expectation when she decides they must let fate determine if they are meant to be together. Years later, they are both engaged to others but cannot give up the dream that -- despite time, distance, and the obstacles that conspire to keep them apart -- they will one day meet again. Also starring Jeremy Piven (THE FAMILY MAN, VERY BAD THINGS) and Molly Shannon (SUPERSTAR, NEVER BEEN KISSED) in a stellar supporting cast -- you're destined to agree with audiences everywhere who fell for the surprising charms of this delightful big-screen romance!
Source: Buena Vista Home Entertainment.
Executive Producer
Amy Slotnick: Producer
Executive Producer
Bob Osher: Executive Producer, SERENDIPITY (2001)
Executive Producer
Julie Goldstein: Exec .Producer, 'The Mighty'
Director of Photography
John de Borman:
Review 1:
"...The always intelligent Cusack projects a winsome blend of affability, wit and sexiness..."
Source: USA Today
p.5E 10/05/2001
Review 2:
"...[Chelsom] elicits a very funny performance from Eugene Levy..."
Source: Sight and Sound
p.55 01/01/2002
Review 3:
"...Fanciful and sprightly....Cusack and Beckinsale spark well..."
Source: Variety
p.25 09/24/2001
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