Serenity (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 2005, Serenity is an action, thriller, adventure and science fiction film directed by Joss Whedon, running about 119 minutes. “They aim to misbehave.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When the renegade crew of Serenity agrees to hide a fugitive on their ship, they find themselves in an action-packed battle between the relentless military might of a totalitarian regime who will destroy anything – or anyone – to get the girl back and the bloodthirsty creatures who roam the uncharted areas of space. But... the greatest danger of all may be on their ship.
Who’s in it. Serenity stars Nathan Fillion as Malcolm "Mal" Reynolds, Summer Glau as River Tam, Gina Torres as Zoë Alleyne Washburne and Alan Tudyk as Hoban "Wash" Washburne, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Serenity has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $38.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Serenity page.
If you liked it. Fans of Serenity tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Serenity (2005)?
- In US, Serenity is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Serenity worth watching?
- Serenity holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, adventure and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Serenity?
- Serenity stars Nathan Fillion, Summer Glau, Gina Torres, Alan Tudyk and Morena Baccarin.
- When was Serenity released?
- Serenity was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.