Sailor (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1998, Sailor is a fantasy film directed by Bavo Defurne, running about 16 minutes.
What it’s about. A teenager adores his sailor friend. He dreams about the exotic countries, marvellous starry skies and the inevitable homesickness that would bring his friend back to him. In a colourful series of mythical referential images, his fragile dreams get so unreal, that the enthusiasm for seeing his friend again turns into anxiousness.
Who’s in it. Sailor stars Joram Schurmans as Joram Roodhooft, Tom De With as Sailor Tom de With, Tim Peters as Other Sailor and Hilde Wils as Mother, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Sailor has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sailor page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sailor tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sailor (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sailor change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sailor worth watching?
- Sailor holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sailor?
- Sailor stars Joram Schurmans, Tom De With, Tim Peters, Hilde Wils and Jason Nardone.
- When was Sailor released?
- Sailor was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 16 minutes.