Basquiat(1996)
In 1981, a nineteen-year-old unknown graffiti writer took the New York art world by storm. The rest is art history.
Basquiat Synopsis
The brief life of Jean Michel Basquiat, a world renowned New York street artist struggling with fame, drugs and his identity.
Basquiat (1996) is a drama and history film directed by Julian Schnabel, released on August 9, 1996 with a runtime of 1h 47m. It stars Jeffrey Wright, Michael Wincott, Benicio del Toro and Claire Forlani. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 324 ratings.
- Director:
- Julian Schnabel
- Writers:
- John F. Bowe, Julian Schnabel, Lech Majewski
- Producers:
- Randy Ostrow, Jon Kilik, Sigurjón Sighvatsson
- Cinematographer:
- Ron Fortunato
- Composer:
- Julian Schnabel
- Production:
- Eleventh Street Production, Jon Kilik Productions, Miramax
- Budget:
- $3,300,000
- Revenue:
- $3,022,292
- Status:
- Released
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Basquiat Videos & Clips
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Basquiat Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jeffrey Wright
as Jean Michel Basquiat
Michael Wincott
as Rene Ricard
Benicio del Toro
as Benny Dalmau
Claire Forlani
as Gina Cardinale
David Bowie
as Andy Warhol
Dennis Hopper
as Bruno Bischofberger
Gary Oldman
as Albert Milo
Christopher Walken
as The Interviewer
Willem Dafoe
as The Electrician
Jean-Claude La Marre
as Shenge
Parker Posey
as Mary Boone
Elina Löwensohn
as Annina Nosei
Key crew
Directed by Julian Schnabel, written by John F. Bowe, Julian Schnabel and Lech Majewski, produced by Randy Ostrow, Jon Kilik and Sigurjón Sighvatsson.
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Basquiat Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 324 ratings.
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Basquiat – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Basquiat online?
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Basquiat (1996) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Basquiat?
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The main cast of Basquiat (1996) includes Jeffrey Wright, Michael Wincott, Benicio del Toro, Claire Forlani and David Bowie. The film was directed by Julian Schnabel. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Basquiat released?
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Basquiat was released on August 9, 1996 and runs for 1h 47m.
Is Basquiat worth watching?
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Basquiat (1996) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 324 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Basquiat?
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Yes. The official Basquiat trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.