Sebastiane (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1976, Sebastiane is a drama film directed by Derek Jarman, running about 86 minutes. “A film by Derek Jarman” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Rome, AD 303. Emperor Diocletian demotes his favourite, Sebastian, from captain of the palace guard to the rank of common soldier and banishes him to a remote coastal outpost where his fellow soldiers, weakened by their desires, turn to homosexual activities to satisfy their needs. Sebastian becomes the target of lust for the officer Severus, but repeatedly rejects the man's advances. Castigated for his Christian faith, he is tortured, humiliated and ultimately killed.
Who’s in it. Sebastiane stars Leonardo Treviglio as Sebastian, Barney James as Severus, Neil Kennedy as Max and Richard Warwick as Justin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Sebastiane has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on OVID and FlixFling and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sebastiane page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sebastiane tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sebastiane (1976)?
- In US, Sebastiane is available to stream on OVID and FlixFling, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sebastiane worth watching?
- Sebastiane holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sebastiane?
- Sebastiane stars Leonardo Treviglio, Barney James, Neil Kennedy, Richard Warwick and Donald Dunham.
- When was Sebastiane released?
- Sebastiane was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.