Serenity

Serenity

Serenity is a 2005 space western film written and directed by Joss Whedon. It is a continuation of the short-lived 2002 Fox science fiction television series Firefly, taking place after the events of the final episode. Set in 2517, Serenity is the story of the captain and crew of Serenity, a "Firefly-class" spaceship. The captain and first mate are veterans of the Unification War, having fought on the losing side. Their lives of petty crime are interrupted by a psychic passenger who harbors a dangerous secret. The film was released in North America on September 30, 2005 by Universal Pictures....
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quick facts
Release date:August 22, 2005
Directed by:Joss Whedon
Rated:PG-13 (USA)
Runtime:119 Minutes
Producer:Barry Mendel
Editor:Lisa Lassek
Music by:David Newman
Cinematography:Jack N. Green
Screenplay by:Joss Whedon
Estimated budget:$39,000,000
Genre:Western, Adventure, Science Fiction, Comedy, Action, Thriller

Award-winners from Serenity

Summer Glau
Summer Glau
Character:River Tam
Born:July 24, 1981

Cast of Serenity

Adam Baldwin
Adam Baldwin
Jayne Cobb
Born:February 27, 1962
Age:50
David Krumholtz
David Krumholtz
Mr. Universe
Born:May 15, 1978
Age:34
Chiwetel Ejiofor
Chiwetel Ejiofor
The Operative
Born:July 10, 1977
Age:34
Alan Tudyk
Alan Tudyk
Hoban Washburne
Born:March 16, 1971
Age:41
Gina Torres
Gina Torres
Zoë Washburne
Born:April 25, 1969
Age:43
Nathan Fillion
Nathan Fillion
Malcolm Reynolds
Born:March 27, 1971
Age:41

Honors and Awards

YearAward Won
2006 Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation, Long Form, Joss Whedon
2006 Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress, Summer Glau
2006 Nebula Award for Best Script, Joss Whedon
2005 SFX Award for Best Actress, Summer Glau
2006 Prometheus Special Award, Joss Whedon
2005 Nebula Award for Best Script, Joss Whedon
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YearAward Nomination
2006 Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation, Long Form, Joss Whedon
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Film director of Serenity

Joss Whedon
Joss Whedon
Born: June 23, 1964
Age: 47

Joseph Hill "Joss" Whedon is an American screenwriter, executive producer, director, comic book writer, occasional composer and actor, founder of Mutant Enemy Productions and co-creator of Bellwether Pictures. He is best known as the creator and showrunner of the television series Buffy the...
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    What is the rating of the film, "Serenity"?
  • A:
    The film is rated PG-13 (USA).
  • Q:
    When did the movie "Serenity" debut?
  • A:
    The movie premiered in September, 2005.
  • Q:
    How long is the runtime of the motion picture "Serenity"?
  • A:
    The runtime is 119 minutes.
  • Q:
    Who is credited for writing the movie Serenity?
  • A:
    Joss Whedon wrote the movie's script.
  • Q:
    Who was the distributor of the movie, "Serenity"?
  • A:
    Universal Studios was the movie's distributor.
  • Q:
    Who played a role in the production of the movie, "Serenity"?
  • A:
    Christopher Buchanan, David V. Lester, Barry Mendel and Alisa Tager were the movie's producers.
  • Q:
    What was the slogan from the film, Serenity?
  • A:
    The film's slogan was, "The future is worth fighting for."
  • Q:
    The film, "Serenity" is of which genre?
  • A:
    The film is labeled as: Space opera, Drama, Western and Adventure.
  • Q:
    How much was the approximate cost to make the movie "Serenity"?
  • A:
    $39 million was the cost to make this movie.
  • Q:
    Who directed the film "Serenity"?
  • A:
    Joss Whedon directed the film.

Awards & Accolades

  • Best Dramatic Presentation Long Form
    2006
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