Serenity (2019)
A fishing boat captain's isolated world shatters when a mysterious figure from his past resurfaces.
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.
How intense is Serenity?
Serenity is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. Rated R.
What Serenity feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittymelancholyatmospheric
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream Serenity
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 9, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Serenity for you?
Is Serenity scary?
Only a little. Serenity has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Serenity gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Serenity sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Serenity OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is Serenity?
Serenity runs 1h 42m.
Where can I stream Serenity?
Serenity is streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla, The Roku Channel and Pluto TV.
Does Serenity have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
Cast and crew
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