Basquiat
R“In 1981, a nineteen-year-old unknown graffiti writer took the New York art world by storm. The rest is art history.”
1996·107 min·Released
Studio: Eleventh Street Production, Jon Kilik Productions, Miramax
6.6TMDb
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Theatrical Aug 9, 1996Physical Apr 29, 2025
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USA · English · USA
Overview
The brief life of Jean Michel Basquiat, a world renowned New York street artist struggling with fame, drugs and his identity.
Trailer
Crew
DirectorJulian Schnabel
WriterJohn F. Bowe, Julian Schnabel
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
Paul Bartel
Henry Geldzahler
Courtney Love
Big Pink
Tatum O'Neal
Cynthia Kruger
Chuck Pfeiffer
Tom Kruger
Rockets Redglare
Rockets
Esther G. Schnabel
Esther Milo
Jack Schnabel
Jack Milo
Lola Schnabel
Jacqueline Milo
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Keywords
new york cityfriendshipnew lovehomeless persondrug abusevernissagedrug addictionoverdoseartistgraffitistreet artexhibitbiographystreet artistdrugscelebrationprice of fameeccentric artist1980sart documentary
Details
Budget
$3M
Revenue
$3M
TMDb Votes
312
Added May 14, 2026Updated Jun 4, 2026