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The Basketball Diaries

R19951h 42mScott Kalvert
IMDb 7.3 · Rotten Tomatoes 46% · Metacritic 46

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"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.

DramaCrime
New York CitySportsHeroinAddictionBasketballFriendsBased On Memoir Or AutobiographyDrugs1960sSchool Suspension

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Basketball Diaries (1995) about?

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

Who stars in The Basketball Diaries?

The Basketball Diaries stars Leonardo DiCaprio (Jim Carroll), Bruno Kirby (Swifty), Lorraine Bracco (Jim's Mother), Ernie Hudson (Reggie), Patrick McGaw (Neutron). The film was directed by Scott Kalvert.

How long is The Basketball Diaries?

The Basketball Diaries has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1995. It is rated R.

Is The Basketball Diaries worth watching?

The Basketball Diaries holds an IMDb rating of 7.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 46. Fans of Drama, Crime are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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