The Basketball Diaries

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

19951h 42m7.4(2,293 votes)

DramaCrime

Synopsis

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

The Basketball Diaries (1995) is a drama and crime film directed by Scott Kalvert. It stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Bruno Kirby, and Lorraine Bracco. The film runs for 1 hour 42 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.4 out of 10 from 2,293 votes.

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Director

Scott Kalvert

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

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Where can I watch The Basketball Diaries?

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Who stars in The Basketball Diaries?

The Basketball Diaries stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Bruno Kirby, Lorraine Bracco, and Ernie Hudson, and was directed by Scott Kalvert.

How long is The Basketball Diaries?

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

When did The Basketball Diaries come out?

The Basketball Diaries was released in 1995.

What genre is The Basketball Diaries?

The Basketball Diaries is a drama and crime film.

Is The Basketball Diaries worth watching?

The Basketball Diaries holds an average audience score of 7.4 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.