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Basquiat

“In 1981, a nineteen-year-old unknown graffiti writer took the New York art world by storm. The rest is art history.”

★ 6.6(315)19961h 47m

Basquiat is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 22 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Julian Schnabel
Release date: 1996-08-09
Runtime: 1h 47m
Language: Spanish
Box office: $3,022,292
Budget: $3,300,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Eleventh Street Production

Basquiat — trailer

About Basquiat

Basquiat is a 1996 movie in the Drama and History genres, directed by Julian Schnabel, starring Jeffrey Wright, Michael Wincott and Benicio del Toro. It has a runtime of 1 hour 47 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.6/10 from 315 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Basquiat in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The brief life of Jean Michel Basquiat, a world renowned New York street artist struggling with fame, drugs and his identity.

Cast

Jeffrey Wright

Jean Michel Basquiat

Michael Wincott

Rene Ricard

Benicio del Toro

Benny Dalmau

Claire Forlani

Gina Cardinale

David Bowie

Andy Warhol

Dennis Hopper

Bruno Bischofberger

Gary Oldman

Albert Milo

Christopher Walken

The Interviewer

Willem Dafoe

The Electrician

Jean-Claude La Marre

Shenge

Parker Posey

Mary Boone

Elina Löwensohn

Annina Nosei

Themes & keywords

new york cityfriendshipnew lovehomeless persondrug abusevernissagedrug addictionoverdoseartistgraffitistreet artexhibitbiographystreet artistdrugs

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Basquiat in United States?+

In United States, you can stream Basquiat on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home.

Is Basquiat on Netflix?+

Basquiat is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max.

How long is Basquiat?+

Basquiat has a runtime of 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).

Who stars in Basquiat?+

Basquiat stars Jeffrey Wright, Michael Wincott, Benicio del Toro, Claire Forlani and David Bowie.

When did Basquiat come out?+

Basquiat is a 1996 movie directed by Julian Schnabel.

What genre is Basquiat?+

Basquiat is Drama and History film.

Who directed Basquiat?+

Basquiat was directed by Julian Schnabel.