Serenity (2005)
Coming Out at 29 September 2005 in theaters.
Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Serenity is space Western film written and directed by Joss Whedon. It is a continuation of Whedon’s short-lived 2002 Fox television series Firefly and stars the same cast, 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 Independent side against the Alliance. Their lives of smuggling and cargo-running are interrupted by a psychic passenger who harbors a dangerous secret.
The film stars Nathan Fillion, Alan Tudyk, Adam Baldwin, Summer Glau and Chiwetel Ejiofor. It was released in North America on September 30, 2005 by Universal Pictures to generally positive reviews and several accolades, including the Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation, the Prometheus Special Award and the Nebula Award for Best Script, but underperformed at the box office.
In the 26th century humanity has colonized a new solar system. The central planets formed the Alliance and won a war against the outer planet Independents who resisted joining the Alliance. River Tam is conditioned by Alliance scientists into becoming a psychic and an assassin. She is rescued by her brother Dr. Simon Tam. During her training, River inadvertently read the minds of several top government officials and learned their secrets. Consequently, an Alliance agent known only as the Operative is tasked with recapturing her.
Director: Joss Whedon
Writer: Joss Whedon
Stars: Nathan Fillion, Gina Torres, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Summer Glau, Morena Baccarin, Jewel Staite, Adam Baldwin
Cast:
| Nathan Fillion | … | Mal |
| Gina Torres | … | Zoë |
| Alan Tudyk | … | Wash |
| Morena Baccarin | … | Inara |
| Adam Baldwin | … | Jayne |
| Jewel Staite | … | Kaylee |
| Sean Maher | … | Simon |
| Summer Glau | … | River |
| Ron Glass | … | Shepherd Book |
| Chiwetel Ejiofor | … | The Operative |
| David Krumholtz | … | Mr. Universe |
| Michael Hitchcock | … | Dr. Mathias |
| Sarah Paulson | … | Dr. Caron |
| Yan Feldman | … | Mingo |
| Rafael Feldman | … | Fanty |
| Nectar Rose | … | Lenore |
| Tamara Taylor | … | Teacher |
| Glenn Howerton | … | Lilac Young Tough |
| Hunter Ansley Wryn | … | Young River |
| Logan O’Brien | … | Boy Student |
| Erik Erotas | … | Boy Student |
| Demetra Raven | … | Girl Student |
| Jessica Huang | … | Girl Student |
| Marley McClean | … | Girl Student |
| Scott Kinworthy | … | Ensign |
| Erik Weiner | … | Helmsman |
| Conor O’Brien | … | Lab Technician |
| Peter James Smith | … | Lab Technician |
| Weston Nathanson | … | Trade Agent |
| Carrie ‘CeCe’ Cline | … | Young Female Intern |
| Chuck O’Neil | … | Vault Guard |
| Amy Wieczorek | … | Lilac Mom |
| Tristan Jarred | … | Lilac Son |
| Elaine Mani Lee | … | Fan Dancer |
| Terrence Hardy Jr. | … | Mining Camp Boy |
| Brian O’Hare | … | Alliance Pilot |
| Ryan Tasz | … | Black Room Soldier |
| Colin Patrick Lynch | … | Black Room Soldier |
| Terrell Tilford | … | News Anchor |
| Joshua Michael Kwiat | … | Slovenly Beaumonde Man |
| Mischa Pfister | … | Reavers (voice) |
| Antonio Rufino | … | Bartender (uncredited) |
| Bobby Silva | … | Alliance Solider |
| David Sobolov | … | Reavers (voice) |
| Linda Wang | … | Chinese Snake Dancer |
| Joss Whedon | … | Trade Agent (voice) |
| Rick Williamson | … | Bar Guy |
| Mark Winn | … | Furturistic Worker |
Sources: imdb & wikipedia