The Basketball Diaries

The true story of the death of innocence and the birth of an artist.

⭐ 7.4 /10 2,175 votes

April 21, 1995 1h 42m Released

Drama Crime

Storyline

A high school basketball player’s life turns upside down after free-falling into the harrowing world of drug addiction.

Key Information

                                        Director
                                        Scott Kalvert
                                    

                                        Writers
                                        Bryan Goluboff, Jim Carroll
                                    

                                    Studio
                                    Island Pictures
                                

                                    Rating
                                    7.4/10
                                

                                    Language
                                    EN
                                

                                    Budget
                                    $2,000,000
                                

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Cast & Crew

Leonardo DiCaprio

Jim Carroll

Bruno Kirby

Swifty

Lorraine Bracco

Jim's Mother

Ernie Hudson

Reggie

Patrick McGaw

Neutron

James Madio

Pedro

Mark Wahlberg

Mickey

Barton Heyman

Confessional Priest

Roy Cooper

Father McNulty

Michael Imperioli

Bobby

Juliette Lewis

Diane Moody

Manny Alfaro

Manny

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Basketball Diaries released?

The Basketball Diaries was released on April 21, 1995.

How long is The Basketball Diaries?

The runtime of The Basketball Diaries is 1h 42m.

What genre is The Basketball Diaries?

The Basketball Diaries is a Drama, Crime movie.

What is the rating of The Basketball Diaries?

The Basketball Diaries has a rating of 7.4 out of 10 on TMDB.

Where can I watch The Basketball Diaries?

The Basketball Diaries is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Who directed The Basketball Diaries?

The Basketball Diaries was directed by Scott Kalvert.

Who stars in The Basketball Diaries?

The main cast of The Basketball Diaries includes Leonardo DiCaprio, Bruno Kirby, Lorraine Bracco.

What language is The Basketball Diaries in?

The Basketball Diaries is originally in English.