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Belle and Sebastian (2013): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch

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Belle and Sebastian is a 2013 adventure film directed by Nicolas Vanier, starring Tchéky Karyo as César, Félix Bossuet and Margaux Chatelier. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes. Stream it on BYUtv and Cineverse, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

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Belle and Sebastian (2013) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 44m (104 min)
Director
Nicolas Vanier
Genre
Adventure
Original language
French
Studio
Radar Films
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Belle and Sebastian About?

The premise of Belle and Sebastian without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Set against the backdrop of the Second World War in the snowy Alps, this story follows a young, solitary boy named Sebastian. He forms an unlikely friendship with a large, untamed mountain dog he names Belle, despite the villagers’ fear that she is responsible for the disappearance of their sheep. Their bond leads them on a grand adventure, challenging the villagers' beliefs and forging an enduring connection between a boy and his dog.

Where to watch

Where to Watch Belle and Sebastian

Stream it on BYUtv and Cineverse, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Cast & crew

Belle and Sebastian Cast & Characters

Tchéky Karyo leads the cast as César, with Félix Bossuet as Sébastien and Margaux Chatelier as Angélina. Directed by Nicolas Vanier; 25 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

Belle and Sebastian Plot Summary

What happens in Belle and Sebastian from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In 1943, in the French Alps, Sébastien is a seven-year-old orphan living with César, an adoptive “grandfather,” and his niece, Angélina. The family resides in the village of Saint-Martin, a place under occupation where its inhabitants quietly support Jewish exiles making their way toward Switzerland. Amid the quiet acts of aid, the village is haunted by a real predator, a Beast that preys on local livestock, including César’s animals.

Sébastien clings to a hopeful, if naïve, belief that his mother has migrated “to America, just over the mountains.” The boy wandering the high pastures forms an unexpected bond with a female livestock guardian dog who becomes known as Belle after he rescues and cleans her. He keeps this friendship secret, hoping to protect his new companion from harm.

Full summary

The whole story of Belle and Sebastian, scene by scene

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Belle and Sebastian Also Known As

38 alternative titles, including “벨과 세바스찬” and “Belle e Sebastien”.

Also known as
  • 벨과 세바스찬
  • Belle e Sebastien
  • Belle und Sebastian
  • Belle & Sebastiaan
  • Belle & Sébastien
  • Belle e Sebastian
  • Belle ja Sebastian
  • Belle och Sebastian
  • Belle & Sebastien
  • Grazuole ir Sebastianas
  • Bell e Sebastião
  • Bela in Sebastijan
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  • Güzel ve Sebastian
  • Μπελ και Σεμπαστιάν: Δύο Αχώριστοι Φίλοι
  • Belle et Sébastien 1
  • Belle et Sébastien
  • Μπελ & Σεμπαστιάν: Δύο Αχώριστοι Φίλοι
  • Belle & Sebastian
  • Bella a Sebastián
  • 灵犬雪莉
  • Белль и Себастьян
  • Belle és Sébastien
  • Bella i Sebastian
  • Belle e Sebástian
  • Belle y Sebastián
  • Güzel ve Sébastien
  • Бела и Себастијан
  • Belle en Sebastiaan
  • بل و سباستین
  • Бел и Себастиан
  • ベル＆セバスチャン
  • Gražuolė ir Sebastianas
  • 我和貝貝的歷險
  • Belle și Sébastien
  • 靈犬雪麗
  • Belle và Sébastien
  • Белль і Себастьян
  • เพื่อนรักผจญภัย

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Belle and Sebastian FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, post-credit scenes and language of Belle and Sebastian, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Belle and Sebastian?

Belle and Sebastian runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).

When was Belle and Sebastian released?

Belle and Sebastian was released on August 24, 2013.

Who directed Belle and Sebastian?

Belle and Sebastian was directed by Nicolas Vanier.

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Who is in the cast of Belle and Sebastian?

Belle and Sebastian stars Tchéky Karyo as César, Félix Bossuet as Sébastien and Margaux Chatelier as Angélina, among 25 credited actors.

Where can I watch Belle and Sebastian?

In the US, Belle and Sebastian is streaming on BYUtv, Cineverse and Fawesome and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).

Does Belle and Sebastian have a post-credit scene?

No. Belle and Sebastian has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Belle and Sebastian in?

The original language of Belle and Sebastian is French.

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