Basquiat
Seen it?1996 | 107 min | Drama, History
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office loss, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for history buffs. If you loved Judy or Belfast, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 47 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect drug use.
The brief life of Jean Michel Basquiat, a world renowned New York street artist struggling with fame, drugs and his identity.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
67% on Rotten Tomatoes, 65 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.6 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$3 million worldwide on a $3 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 135K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Julian Schnabel
- Jeffrey WrightJean Michel Basquiat
- Michael WincottRene Ricard
- Benicio del ToroBenny Dalmau
- Claire ForlaniGina Cardinale
- David BowieAndy Warhol
- Dennis HopperBruno Bischofberger
- Gary OldmanAlbert Milo
- Christopher WalkenThe Interviewer
- Willem DafoeThe Electrician
- Jean-Claude La MarreShenge