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The Adventures of Sebastian Cole

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The Adventures of Sebastian Cole

R

Released Aug 6, 1998

1h 44m

Comedy

Drama

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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.

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Owen Gleiberman

Entertainment Weekly

Rated: B

Sep 7, 2011

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Nell Minow

Movie Mom

Rated: 4/5

Jun 25, 2004

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Globe and Mail

Rated: 3/4

Apr 25, 2003

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Elliott Kennerson

Out Magazine

These various escapades make up the enjoyably meandering focus of this dignified, truthful film.

May 27, 2022

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Chuck O'Leary

FulvueDrive-in.com

Rated: 2/5

May 7, 2007

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Rated: 2/5

Jul 4, 2005

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This movie film had so many memorable lines, "Bogardus" lol "out to Jersey" rofl, and transgenderness was like big clearly visible part of the movie film which was like rare back then, esp when it's not presented for comic relief , but at the same time, the movie wasn't "about" that, rather, it was just one aspect of the movie, and I think that's important and shit b/c it seems like trasgender stuff is either some funny thing or when it's not in a movie for comedy, then the whole movie's about it, but here we have trans visibility as a significant non-comical thing while it's not the primary focus of the movie, I think that's cik

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/09/23

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I have seen this film so many times and i still adore this film. why? well because Sebastian goes on adventures & explores the possibilities of life. He's exactly how i was when i was his age and maybe this film rings true to me. Still it's a solid little drama with a great scenario, some great actors and a good story.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/26/23

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This is a terrific drama, I don't care what the silly rating is on here. Good movie with a mature performance by Grenier here.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/17/23

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I feel like the makers of the film just didn't bother with a plot.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

01/19/23

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An interesting premise quickly dissolves into an hour and a half of stories that contribute nothing to the plot, or the characters themselves.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

02/26/23

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An interesting premise quickly dissolves into an hour and a half of stories that contribute nothing to the plot, or the characters themselves.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

01/23/23

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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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