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The Basketball Diaries

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

7.419951h 42mDramaCrime
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The Basketball Diaries at a glance

The Basketball Diaries is a 1995 drama and crime film, running 1h 42m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 18 in the United Kingdom.

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18 age rating1h 42mDramaCrime

Rated 18 in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.

All key facts8
Type
Feature film
Released
1995-04-21
Runtime
1h 42m
Genres
Drama, Crime
Director
Scott Kalvert
Original language
English
Status
Released
TMDB rating
7.4 / 10 · 2,316 votes

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Synopsis

Feature film

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

Cast

14 names
Leonardo DiCaprioJim Carroll
Bruno KirbySwifty
Lorraine BraccoJim's Mother
Ernie HudsonReggie
Patrick McGawNeutron
James MadioPedro
Mark WahlbergMickey
Barton HeymanConfessional Priest
Roy CooperFather McNulty
Michael ImperioliBobby
Juliette LewisDiane Moody
Manny AlfaroManny
Toby HussKenny
Cynthia DanielWinkie

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What is The Basketball Diaries about?

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

How long is The Basketball Diaries?

The Basketball Diaries runs for 1h 42m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.

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