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Sebastian and the Sparrow

7.719881h 28mMovie

The story of the unlikely friendship between two teenage boys from vastly different cultural backgrounds. Sparrow is a working-class street kid and Sebastien a middle-class boy of privilege. One day, they meet at a video-game arcade.…

DirectorScott Hicks
WriterScott Hicks

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Cast · Directed by Scott Hicks

AB
Alexander Bainbridge
Sebastian
JA
Jeremy Angerson
Sparrow
RCRobert Coleby
Robert Coleby
Peter Thornbury
EAElizabeth Alexander
Elizabeth Alexander
Jenny Thornbury
JCJohn Clayton
John Clayton
Country Cop
VGVincent Gil
Vincent Gil
Streetworker (Mick)
AR
Alice Ramsay
Maude
JH
Jethro Heysen-Hicks
Jethro
CR
Chris Roberts
Turbo
PC
Peter Crossley
Red
PFPatrick Frost
Patrick Frost
School Teacher

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Sebastian and the Sparrow — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Sebastian and the Sparrow?

Sebastian and the Sparrow isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is Sebastian and the Sparrow on Netflix?

No, Sebastian and the Sparrow is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is Sebastian and the Sparrow on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Sebastian and the Sparrow isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch Sebastian and the Sparrow for free?

Sebastian and the Sparrow isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Sebastian and the Sparrow?

Sebastian and the Sparrow hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around January 30, 1989. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.