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The Basketball Diaries

The Basketball Diaries

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

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

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Basketball Diaries
  • Genres: Drama, Crime
  • Release Date: 1995-04-21
  • Runtime: 102 minutes
  • Rating: 7.397/10 (2042 votes)
  • Budget: $2,000,000
  • Revenue: $2,381,087
  • Production Companies: Island Pictures
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 4.222
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Leonardo DiCaprio

Leonardo DiCaprio

as Jim Carroll

Mark Wahlberg

Mark Wahlberg

as Mickey

James Madio

James Madio

as Pedro

Lorraine Bracco

Lorraine Bracco

as Mrs. Carroll

Patrick McGaw

Patrick McGaw

as Neutron

Ernie Hudson

Ernie Hudson

as Reggie

Bruno Kirby

Bruno Kirby

as Swifty

Michael Imperioli

Michael Imperioli

as Bobby

Juliette Lewis

Juliette Lewis

as Diane Moody

Manny Alfaro

Manny Alfaro

as Manny

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Trailers & Clips

The Basketball Diaries Trailer 1995

External Links

Keywords

new york citysportsheroinaddictionbasketballfriendsbased on memoir or autobiographydrugs1960sschool suspensiongay themeteenager

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Basketball Diaries?

The Basketball Diaries is a Drama, Crime movie directed by . It was released on 1995-04-21.

Who are the main actors in The Basketball Diaries?

The main cast includes Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Wahlberg, James Madio, Lorraine Bracco, Patrick McGaw, .

Where can I watch The Basketball Diaries online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Basketball Diaries is available.

Is The Basketball Diaries based on a true story?

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

What is the IMDb rating of The Basketball Diaries?

The Basketball Diaries has an IMDb rating of 7.397/10 based on 2042 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Basketball Diaries?

The movie had a production budget of $2,000,000 and earned $2,381,087 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Basketball Diaries?

The soundtrack was composed by Island Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Basketball Diaries filmed?

The Basketball Diaries was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Basketball Diaries?

The total runtime of The Basketball Diaries is 102 minutes.

Is The Basketball Diaries suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Basketball Diaries?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Basketball Diaries.

Does The Basketball Diaries have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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