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The Adventures of Sebastian Cole (1998)

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Average Rating: 5.8/10
Reviews Counted: 23
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Critic Reviews: 6
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Tod Williams made his feature directorial debut with this teen comedy-drama set in 1983. High school senior and writer wannabe Sebastian Cole (Adrian Grenier) survives a car accident in a remote Southwestern area near the trailer home of a Spanish-speaking woman. As she dresses his wounds, Sebastian looks back over the past year and his dysfunctional family life. After a divorce, Sebastian's near-alcoholic mother Joan (Margaret Colin) remarried. His architect father Hartley (John Shea) was more

R, 1 hr. 44 min.

Drama, Art House & International, Comedy

Directed By: Tod Williams

Written By: Todd Williams

On DVD: Mar 21, 2000

Cast

Adrian Grenier
Sebastian
Clark Gregg
Hank/Henrietta
Aleksa Palladino
Mary
Margaret Colin
Joan
John Shea
Hartley
Marni Lustig
Jessica
Joan Copeland
Grandmother
Tom Lacy
Grandfather
Gabriel Macht
Troy
Russel Harper
Wayne
Greg Haberny
Jimmy
Peter McRobbie
Principal
Rory Cochrane
Chinatown
Nicole Ari Parker
Herbert Russell

Critic Reviews for The Adventures of Sebastian Cole

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Given so many vapid young would-be stars foisted upon the public by the Hollywood machinery, it is a rare delight indeed to come across one with actual talent and potential.

February 5, 2004 Full Review Source: TheMovieReport.com

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Michael Dequina

TheMovieReport.com

A ponderous, uneven portrait of disaffected youth.

June 13, 2002 Full Review Source: Matinee Magazine

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Jason Clark

Matinee Magazine

An affectionate coming-of-age tale.

January 1, 2000 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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Dennis Schwartz

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Awesommme movie...Definitely one of my favs, untraditional and moving! I didn't even know about this movie, until I saw a trailer on a movie I was watching like 5 yrs ago, and I rented it at blockbuster..and I've loved it ever since...

December 23, 2006