Movie

Basements

★ 6.8(9)19871h 48m

Basements is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability checked 10 June 2026.

Where to watch Basements

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Good to know

Director: Robert Altman
Release date: 1987-05-12
Runtime: 1h 48m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: Canada
Studio: Sandcastle 5

About Basements

Basements is a 1987 movie in the Crime, Drama and Mystery genres, directed by Robert Altman, starring John Travolta, Tom Conti and Linda Hunt. It has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 9 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Basements in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Basements is the title for the omnibus film that brings together two plays by Harold Pinter – The Dumb Waiter and The Room – each, once again, set in a single location.

Cast

John Travolta

Ben (segment "The Dumb Waiter")

Tom Conti

Gus (segment "The Dumb Waiter")

Linda Hunt

Rose (segment "The Room")

Annie Lennox

Mrs. Sands (segment "The Room")

Julian Sands

Mr. Sands (segment "The Room")

David Hemblen

Mr. Hudd (segment "The Room")

Abbott Anderson

Donald Pleasence

Mr. Kidd (segment "The Room")

Themes & keywords

based on play or musicalanthologydumbwaiter

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Basements in Japan?+

In Japan, you can stream Basements on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies.

Is Basements on Netflix?+

Basements is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

How long is Basements?+

Basements has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).

Who stars in Basements?+

Basements stars John Travolta, Tom Conti, Linda Hunt, Annie Lennox and Julian Sands.

When did Basements come out?+

Basements is a 1987 movie directed by Robert Altman.

What genre is Basements?+

Basements is Crime, Drama, Mystery and TV Movie film.

Who directed Basements?+

Basements was directed by Robert Altman.