Movie

The Basketball Diaries

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

★ 7.4(2,239)19951h 42m

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Good to know

Director: Scott Kalvert
Release date: 1995-04-21
Runtime: 1h 42m
Language: English
Box office: $2,381,087
Budget: $2,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Island Pictures

The Basketball Diaries — trailer

About The Basketball Diaries

The Basketball Diaries is a 1995 movie in the Drama and Crime genres, directed by Scott Kalvert, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Bruno Kirby and Lorraine Bracco. It has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.4/10 from 2,239 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Basketball Diaries in Switzerland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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

Cast

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

Themes & keywords

new york citysportsheroinaddictionbasketballfriendsbased on memoir or autobiographydrugs1960sschool suspensiongay themeteenager

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Basketball Diaries in Switzerland?+

The Basketball Diaries is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Switzerland. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Basketball Diaries on Netflix?+

The Basketball Diaries is not on Netflix in Switzerland right now.

How long is The Basketball Diaries?+

The Basketball Diaries has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).

Who stars in The Basketball Diaries?+

The Basketball Diaries stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Bruno Kirby, Lorraine Bracco, Ernie Hudson and Patrick McGaw.

When did The Basketball Diaries come out?+

The Basketball Diaries is a 1995 movie directed by Scott Kalvert.

What genre is The Basketball Diaries?+

The Basketball Diaries is Drama and Crime film.

Who directed The Basketball Diaries?+

The Basketball Diaries was directed by Scott Kalvert.