The Adventures of Sebastian Cole
“A movie about sex, rebellion and a stepfather named Henrietta.”
Synopsis
Hank marries the divorced Joan, who's the mother of teens Sebastian and Jessica. After living with his new family for years, Hank announces that he's getting a sex change operation. The family 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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The Adventures of Sebastian Cole - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-09-01
Top Cast
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Adrian Grenier
Sebastian Cole
Clark Gregg
Hank / Henrietta
Aleksa Palladino
Mary
Margaret Colin
Joan Cole
John Shea
Hartley Cole
Marni Lustig
Jessica Cole
Joan Copeland
Grandmother Cole
Tom Lacy
Grandfather Cole
Gabriel Macht
Troy
Herbert Russell
Wayne
Greg Haberny
Jimmy Bogardus
Peter McRobbie
Principal
Merritt Wever
Susan
Marisol Padilla Sánchez
Woman In Dessert
Rory Cochrane
Chinatown
Levon Helm
Juvie Bob
Famke Janssen
Fiona
Tennison Hightower
Anne
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 6, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$101K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tod Williams
- Screenplay & Story
- Tod Williams
- Original Score
- Elizabeth Swados
- Original Title
- The Adventures of Sebastian Cole
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Worldwide Gross
- $101K
- Production Studios
- Culpan Productions LLC, Paramount Classics
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tod Williams
Tod Williams
Elizabeth Swados
John Foster
Affonso Gonçalves
Jasmine Kosovic, Karen Barber
Department Leadership Roster
Tod Williams
Director
Jasmine Kosovic
Producer
John Foster
Director of Photography
Elizabeth Swados
Original Music Composer
Affonso Gonçalves
Editor
Tod Williams
Writer
Karen Barber
Producer
Eric Daman
Costume Design
Jeffrey Lee Gibson
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Adventures of Sebastian Cole
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What is The Adventures of Sebastian Cole about?
Hank marries the divorced Joan, who's the mother of teens Sebastian and Jessica. After living with his new family for years, Hank announces that he's getting a sex change operation. The family 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.
Who directed The Adventures of Sebastian Cole?
The Adventures of Sebastian Cole was directed by Tod Williams.
Who stars in The Adventures of Sebastian Cole?
The principal cast of The Adventures of Sebastian Cole includes Adrian Grenier, Clark Gregg, Aleksa Palladino, Margaret Colin, John Shea.
When was The Adventures of Sebastian Cole released and how long is it?
The Adventures of Sebastian Cole was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
How much did The Adventures of Sebastian Cole make at the box office?
The Adventures of Sebastian Cole grossed $101K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Adventures of Sebastian Cole?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Adventures of Sebastian Cole was composed by Elizabeth Swados.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Adventures of Sebastian Cole?
The Adventures of Sebastian Cole holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).