Sebastian
Seen it?1968 | 100 min | Drama, Romance, Comedy
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With just 33% on Rotten Tomatoes, almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Roman Holiday, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 40 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1968: an older pace and style.
Sebastian is an undisciplined mathematics genius who works in the "cipher bureau" of the British Intelligence. While cracking enemy codes, Sebastian finds time to romance co-worker Rebecca Howard.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
33% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 8K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by David Greene
- Dirk BogardeSebastian
- Susannah YorkRebecca Howard
- Lilli PalmerElsa Shahn
- John GielgudHead of Intelligence
- Janet MunroCarol Fancy
- Ronald FraserToby
- Margaret JohnstonMiss Elliott
- Nigel DavenportGen. Phillips
- John RonaneJameson
- Hayward MorseGavin