# Serenity (2005)

> A rebellious spaceship captain protects a psychologically damaged fugitive while uncovering a secret capable of destabilizing an entire interplanetary regime.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/9871

## Facts

- Runtime: 119 min
- Genres: Science Fiction, Action, Adventure, Thriller
- Director: Joss Whedon
- Cast: Nathan Fillion, Summer Glau, Gina Torres, Alan Tudyk, Morena Baccarin, Adam Baldwin, Jewel Staite, Sean Maher
- TMDB rating: 7.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0379786/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: breakneck
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: witty, irreverent, propulsive, science fiction marathon, action movie night

## Synopsis

A crew of misfits navigates the dangers of space while protecting a girl with a deadly secret.

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