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Serenity

Serenity

On Plymouth Island, no one ever dies… unless you break the rules

20195.51h 42m

Overview

The quiet life of Baker Dill, a fishing boat captain who lives on the isolated Plymouth Island, where he spends his days obsessed with capturing an elusive tuna while fighting his personal demons, is interrupted when someone from his past comes to him searching for help.

Directed by Steven Knight
Written by Steven Knight
Produced by Guy Heeley, Greg Shapiro, Steven Knight
Box OfficeBudget: $25.0MRevenue: $14.5M

Top Cast

Matthew McConaughey

Matthew McConaughey

Baker Dill

Anne Hathaway

Anne Hathaway

Karen Zariakas

Jason Clarke

Jason Clarke

Frank Zariakas

Diane Lane

Diane Lane

Constance

Djimon Hounsou

Djimon Hounsou

Duke

Jeremy Strong

Jeremy Strong

Reid Miller

C

Charlotte Butler

Lois

D

David Butler

Jack

R

Rafael Sayegh

Patrick

M

Michael Richard

Ron

Themes & Keywords

video gamevirtual realityfishermandomestic violenceco-workers relationshipalcohol abusecajunolder woman younger man relationshipfishing boatcuriousneo-noirisolated islandabusive stepfatherfather son relationshipzydecohunting obsession

About Serenity

Serenity is a thriller, mystery, drama film released in 2019 exploring themes of video game, virtual reality, fisherman, domestic violence, co-workers relationship, alcohol abuse. Directed by Steven Knight, it stars Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Jason Clarke. The quiet life of Baker Dill, a fishing boat captain who lives on the isolated Plymouth Island, where he spends his days obsessed with capturing an elusive tuna while fighting his personal demons, is interrupted when someone from his past comes to him searching for help.

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