Samo Lives
Seen it?2026 | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Enjoyable, if not extraordinary.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved The Pianist, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
A vibrant portrait of Jean-Michel Basquiat, the NYC artist who revolutionized 1980s art. From street graffiti to gallery stardom, his bold Neo-expressionist works left an indelible mark on the art world and beyond.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
Award season hasn't happened yet, so this isn't counted.
- Reach & staying powerNot counted
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 139K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Julius Onah
- Kelvin Harrison Jr.Jean-Michel Basquiat
- Danny Ramirez
- Dane DeHaan
- Priah Ferguson
- Kathryn Newton
- Thomas Kretschmann
- Lukas Gage
- Chase Sui Wonders
- Lucy Fry
- Yolonda Ross