The Basketball Diaries
1995, English. Directed by Scott Kalvert.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 21 April 1995
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Bryan Goluboff
- Budget
- $2M
- Box office
- $2.4M
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What The Basketball Diaries is based on
The Basketball Diaries is based on The Basketball Diaries, a 1978 memoir or autobiography by Jim Carroll, published by Michael Wolfe.
Memoir or autobiography · 1978
The Basketball Diaries
By Jim Carroll
Published by Michael Wolfe
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The Basketball Diaries: quick answers
Is The Basketball Diaries worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 2,317 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Basketball Diaries?
The Basketball Diaries runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Does The Basketball Diaries have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Basketball Diaries. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Basketball Diaries parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Basketball Diaries is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Basketball Diaries on?
The Basketball Diaries isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 21 April 1995. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Basketball Diaries?
If you liked The Basketball Diaries, try Above the Rim, Trainspotting, Kids.
Who directed The Basketball Diaries?
The Basketball Diaries (1995) was directed by Scott Kalvert and stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Bruno Kirby, Lorraine Bracco.
What is The Basketball Diaries based on?
The Basketball Diaries is based on The Basketball Diaries, a 1978 memoir or autobiography by Jim Carroll, published by Michael Wolfe.