Sebastian (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1968, Sebastian is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by David Greene, running about 100 minutes. “Codes were made to be broken. / Women were made to be loved. / Sebastian was made to do both!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Sebastian is an undisciplined mathematics genius who works in the "cipher bureau" of the British Intelligence. While cracking enemy codes, Sebastian finds time to romance co-worker Rebecca Howard.
Who’s in it. Sebastian stars Dirk Bogarde as Sebastian, Susannah York as Rebecca Howard, Lilli Palmer as Elsa Shahn and John Gielgud as Head of Intelligence, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Sebastian has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sebastian page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sebastian tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sebastian (1968)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sebastian change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sebastian worth watching?
- Sebastian holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sebastian?
- Sebastian stars Dirk Bogarde, Susannah York, Lilli Palmer, John Gielgud and Janet Munro.
- When was Sebastian released?
- Sebastian was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.