Seberg (2019): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Ending
Seberg is a 2019 biographical thriller directed by Benedict Andrews, starring Kristen Stewart as Jean Seberg, Yvan Attal and Gabriel Sky. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes and earned $655,178 worldwide on a $8 million budget. Critics gave it 36% on Rotten Tomatoes and 54 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.0/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 42m (102 min)
- Director
- Benedict Andrews
- Original language
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English
- Studio
- Amazon Studios
- Budget
- $8M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Seberg About?
The premise of Seberg without spoilers. The whole story and the ending explained are in the plot summary further down.
During the 1960s counterculture movement, actress Jean Seberg finds her rising star threatened by the FBI's intense scrutiny. As a prominent Hollywood icon and passionate supporter of civil rights, she becomes a target of J. Edgar Hoover's relentless surveillance. The film explores the devastating impact of this pursuit on her life, career, and the turbulent era in which she lived, exposing a darker side of the nation's struggle for equality.
Seberg Themes & Keywords
· 34 tags- film star
- french author
- radical politics
- 1960s
- civil rights movement
- interracial relationship
- black panther
- killing a dog
- fbi surveillance
- cointelpro
- reference to malcolm x
- fbi agent
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- black panther party
- black nationalism
- smear campaign
- based on real person
- 20th century
- motor vehicle
- van
- ford
- ford motor vehicle
- ford van
- ford econoline
- convertible
- convertible car
- british car
- jaguar the car
- jaguar automobile
- jaguar motor vehicle
- fbi federal bureau of investigation
- short haired female
- jean seberg character
- political thriller
- based on true story
Seberg Cast & Characters
Kristen Stewart leads the cast as Jean Seberg, with Yvan Attal as Romain Gary and Gabriel Sky as Diego Gary. Directed by Benedict Andrews; 16 actors are credited in all.
- Director Benedict Andrews
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Yvan Attal as Romain Gary - Gabriel Sky as Diego Gary
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Anthony Mackie as Hakim Jamal
Also Starring in Seberg
· 12 more- Jack O'Connell Jack Solomon
- Margaret Qualley Linette Solomon
- Zazie Beetz Dorothy Jamal
- Colm Meaney Frank Ellroy
- Stephen Root Walt Breckman
- Vince Vaughn Carl Kowalski
- Ser'Darius William Blain
- Robin Thomas Interviewer
- James Jordan
- Jade Pettyjohn Jenny Kowalski
- Victoria Barabas Air Hostess
- Fatimah Hassan
More from Benedict Andrews
More films directed by Benedict Andrews, best-rated first: Una and National Theatre Live: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.
Seberg Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Seberg 36% on Rotten Tomatoes and 54 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.0/10. Our Echo Score gives it 48/100, strongest in character & emotion (70) and weakest in rewatch factor (30).
Seberg Echo Score Breakdown
Seberg offers a compelling lead performance amidst uneven narrative execution. The film is frequently noted for Kristen Stewart’s nuanced portrayal, yet repeatedly critiqued for its simplistic structure and inconsistent dramatic focus. Production design and visual elements provide polished period detail but often lean toward overglossed presentation rather than gritty authenticity. The soundtrack and sound design yield competent support without making a significant impression. Overall, Seberg delivers intermittent intrigue through its central performance but remains undercut by narrative shortcomings.
Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.
- Art & Craft 60
In terms of visual craft, Seberg presents polished production design and measured direction with occasional moments of refined elegance. Costume details capture the 1960s setting accurately, complemented by precise framing in key sequences. Some critics found the visual style overly glossy, diminishing a sense of grit. Overall, the film’s art and craft demonstrate technical competence but stop short of delivering consistently immersive or striking cinematic artistry.
- Character & Emotion 70
When it comes to character and emotion, Kristen Stewart’s portrayal anchors the film with understated nuance and visible internal conflict. Observers praised her performance as the primary strength, noting moments of credible emotional resonance and subtle expressiveness. However, secondary characters often lack depth, and some narrative decisions leave character motivations underexplored. Overall, the character work offers a compelling central performance yet remains hindered by uneven development among supporting roles.
- Story & Flow 35
In terms of story and flow, Seberg struggles with a fragmented narrative that oscillates between political drama and personal arc without fully committing to either. Critics highlighted a lack of narrative focus, simplistic plotting, and underdeveloped historical context. Pacing feels uneven, with key events presented in broad strokes that limit emotional engagement. Overall, the story structure exhibits persistent coherence issues, resulting in a less engaging and unevenly paced drama.
- Sensory Experience 45
In terms of sensory experience, the film offers competent sound design and a period-appropriate score that support the narrative without distinctive impact. The visual palette is consistently polished, yet critics argued it errs on the side of gloss, reducing atmospheric tension. Sound mixing remains balanced but unobtrusive, and ambient details seldom enhance immersion. Overall, the sensory elements are serviceable and historically accurate, but they rarely elevate the viewing experience.
- Rewatch Factor 30
When it comes to rewatch value, Seberg offers limited incentives for repeated viewing. The central performance maintains some appeal, yet the film’s narrative inconsistencies and lack of emotional depth diminish lasting engagement. Visual and auditory elements remain competent but offer few hidden nuances or rewarding discoveries on subsequent viewings. Overall, the film’s replay value is modest, and it is unlikely to reveal new dimensions beyond its initial presentation.
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IMDb 6.0 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 36% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 50%
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Metacritic 54 Metascore
User score 5.2
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TMDB 59% User score
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Letterboxd 2.8 /5
2 ratings
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Movie Insider 2.0 /5
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Seberg Plot Summary & Ending Explained
What happens in Seberg from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events and the ending explained. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As Jean Seberg readies herself to leave Paris, she bids farewell to her husband, Romain Gary, and their child, unaware that this departure signals the start of a tumultuous journey ahead. On her flight, she meets Hakim Jamal, a member of the Black Panther Party (BPP), who claims a right to first-class seating by asserting that the widow of Malcolm X deserves special treatment. Captivated by Jamal’s passionate conviction and magnetic presence, Seberg strikes up a conversation with him.
Full summary
The whole story of Seberg, scene by scene, with the ending explained
Seberg Box Office & Budget
Seberg grossed $655,178 worldwide on a $8 million budget, 8% of what it cost. $434,702 came from the US and Canada and $220,476 (34%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$655.2K
8% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $434.7K
- International
- $220.5K
- Budget
- $8M
Seberg Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Seberg.
How Well Do You Know Seberg?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What prompts Jean Seberg's tumultuous journey in the film?
Cars in Seberg
19 cars on screen, including the 1971 Jaguar XK-E and the 1965 Ford Econoline.
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1971 Jaguar XK-E Main role -
1965 Ford Econoline Important role -
1965 Buick Skylark Minor role -
1963 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 Minor role
Seberg Also Known As
19 alternative titles, including “Сиберг” and “Against All Enemies”.
- Also known as
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- Сиберг
- Against All Enemies
- Jean Seberg - Against all Enemies
- Seberg: Más allá del cine
- Опасная роль Джин Сиберг
- Seberg - Nel mirino
- Seberg Contra Todos
- Seberg - Contra Todos os Inimigos
- Vigilando a Jean Seberg
- 茜宝
- 세버그
- 珍西寶, სიბერგი
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- سیبرگ
- סיברג
- Проти всіх ворогів: Історія Джин Сіберґ
- セバーグ
- سيبرغ
- सेबर्ग
- ซีเบิร์ก
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Movies Like Seberg
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including From the Journals of Jean Seberg, Simone: Woman of the Century and MLK/FBI.
Seberg FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Seberg, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Seberg?
Seberg runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).
When was Seberg released?
Seberg was released on December 13, 2019.
Who directed Seberg?
Seberg was directed by Benedict Andrews.
More films by Benedict Andrews Who is in the cast of Seberg?
Seberg stars Kristen Stewart as Jean Seberg, Yvan Attal as Romain Gary and Gabriel Sky as Diego Gary, among 16 credited actors.
How much did Seberg make at the box office?
Seberg grossed $655,178 worldwide ($434,702 domestic, $220,476 international) on a budget of $8 million.
How is Seberg rated?
Seberg has 6.0/10 on IMDb, 36% on Rotten Tomatoes, 54 on Metacritic and 59% on TMDB.
Does Seberg have a post-credit scene?
No. Seberg has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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