The Bastard (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1978, The Bastard is a drama, war, tv movie and history film directed by Lee H. Katzin, running about 240 minutes.
What it’s about. Phillipe Charboneau is the illegitimate son of an English duke. When he travels from France to England to claim his inheritance, he incurs the wrath of his father's family and is forced to flee to America, where he becomes involved in the events leading to the American Revolution. (Episodes 1 and 2 of the Kent Chronicles miniseries.)
Who’s in it. The Bastard stars Andrew Stevens as Phillipe Charboneau / Philip Kent, Tom Bosley as Benjamin Franklin, Kim Cattrall as Anne Ware and Buddy Ebsen as Benjamin Edes, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, The Bastard has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Bastard page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Bastard tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Bastard (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Bastard change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Bastard worth watching?
- The Bastard holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war, tv movie and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Bastard?
- The Bastard stars Andrew Stevens, Tom Bosley, Kim Cattrall, Buddy Ebsen and Lorne Greene.
- When was The Bastard released?
- The Bastard was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 240 minutes.