The Basketball Diaries

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

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

Leonardo DiCaprio

Jim Carroll

Bruno Kirby

Bruno Kirby

Swifty

Lorraine Bracco

Lorraine Bracco

Jim's Mother

Ernie Hudson

Ernie Hudson

Reggie

Patrick McGaw

Patrick McGaw

Neutron

James Madio

James Madio

Pedro

Mark Wahlberg

Mark Wahlberg

Mickey

Barton Heyman

Barton Heyman

Confessional Priest

Roy Cooper

Roy Cooper

Father McNulty

Michael Imperioli

Michael Imperioli

Bobby

Juliette Lewis

Juliette Lewis

Diane Moody

Manny Alfaro

Manny Alfaro

Manny

Frequently Asked Questions

The Basketball Diaries was released on April 21, 1995.

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

The Basketball Diaries is a Drama, Crime movie.

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

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

The Basketball Diaries was directed by Scott Kalvert.

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

The Basketball Diaries is originally in English.