The Sea Gull (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1968, The Sea Gull is a drama and romance film directed by Sidney Lumet, running about 144 minutes. “The young are always young, foolish and totally out of step.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Film adaptation of Anton Chekhov's story of life in rural Russia during the latter part of the 19th century.
Who’s in it. The Sea Gull stars James Mason as Trigorin, Vanessa Redgrave as Nina, Simone Signoret as Irina Arkadina and David Warner as Konstantin Treplev, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Sea Gull has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Sea Gull page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sea Gull tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sea Gull (1968)?
- In US, The Sea Gull is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Sea Gull worth watching?
- The Sea Gull holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Sea Gull?
- The Sea Gull stars James Mason, Vanessa Redgrave, Simone Signoret, David Warner and Harry Andrews.
- When was The Sea Gull released?
- The Sea Gull was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 144 minutes.