Serena (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2014, Serena is a drama film directed by Susanne Bier, running about 102 minutes. “Some loves can never let go.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. North Carolina mountains at the end of the 1920s – George and Serena Pemberton, love-struck newly-weds, begin to build a timber empire. Serena soon proves herself to be equal to any man: overseeing loggers, hunting rattle-snakes, even saving a man’s life in the wilderness. With power and influence now in their hands, the Pembertons refuse to let anyone stand in the way of their inflated love and ambitions. However, once Serena discovers George’s hidden past and faces an unchangeable fate of her own, the Pemberton’s passionate marriage begins to unravel leading toward a dramatic reckoning.
Who’s in it. Serena stars Jennifer Lawrence as Serena Pemberton, Bradley Cooper as George Pemberton, Rhys Ifans as Galloway and Toby Jones as Sheriff McDowell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Serena has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $5.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix, fuboTV, Netflix Standard with Ads and Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel 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 Serena page.
If you liked it. Fans of Serena tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Serena (2014)?
- In US, Serena is available to stream on Netflix, fuboTV and Netflix Standard 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 Serena worth watching?
- Serena holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Serena?
- Serena stars Jennifer Lawrence, Bradley Cooper, Rhys Ifans, Toby Jones and Blake Ritson.
- When was Serena released?
- Serena was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.