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The Adventures of Sebastian Cole

Play trailer Poster for The Adventures of Sebastian Cole R,  1998,  1h 44m,  Comedy/ Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
Watchlist 40% 20 Reviews Tomatometer 70% 2,500+ Ratings Popcornmeter
40% Tomatometer 20 Reviews 70% Popcornmeter 2,500+ Ratings
Hank (Clark Gregg) marries the divorced Joan (Margaret Colin), who's the mother of teens Sebastian (Adrian Grenier) and Jessica (Marni Lustig). But after living with his new family for years, Hank suddenly announces that he's getting a sex change operation. The family then deserts Hank, with Jessica going her own way and Sebastian staying with his mom. But Joan becomes an alcoholic, so Sebastian moves back in with Hank -- now Henrietta -- who turns out to be far more supportive than anyone else.

Critics Reviews

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Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times Jan 1, 2000
3/4
This movie, which must sound odd, is reassuring: A good kid can survive a lot and turn out all right, despite the pain along the way. Go to Full Review
Elliott Kennerson Out Magazine May 27, 2022
These various escapades make up the enjoyably meandering focus of this dignified, truthful film. Go to Full Review
Chuck O'Leary FulvueDrive-in.com May 7, 2007
2/5
Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Jul 4, 2005
2/5
Robin Clifford Reeling Reviews Apr 9, 2005
C+
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Cast & Crew

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Tod Williams

Director

Adrian Grenier

Sebastian Cole

Margaret Colin

Joan Cole

Clark Gregg

Hank

Greg Haberny

Jimmy Bogardus

Russel Harper

Wayne

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The Adventures of Sebastian Cole

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Movie Info

Synopsis Hank (Clark Gregg) marries the divorced Joan (Margaret Colin), who's the mother of teens Sebastian (Adrian Grenier) and Jessica (Marni Lustig). But after living with his new family for years, Hank suddenly announces that he's getting a sex change operation. The family then deserts Hank, with Jessica going her own way and Sebastian staying with his mom. But Joan becomes an alcoholic, so Sebastian moves back in with Hank -- now Henrietta -- who turns out to be far more supportive than anyone else.
Director
Tod Williams
Producer
Karen Barber, Jasmine Kosovic
Screenwriter
Tod Williams
Distributor
Paramount Pictures
Production Co
Paramount
Rating
R
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 6, 1998, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 9, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$100.0K
Runtime
1h 44m
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