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The Basketball Diaries

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

1995 R 1h 42m

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7.4/10 TMDB Score2,293 votes · IMDb ↗

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

Movie Details

Original titleThe Basketball Diaries
Release dateApr 21, 1995
StatusReleased
Original languageEN
CountryUnited States of America
Certification (US)R
Keywordsnew york city, friends, gay theme, sports, teenager, 1960s, basketball, addiction, drugs, heroin, based on memoir or autobiography, school suspension

Ratings

★ 7.4/10

2,293 votes on TMDB. IMDb ratings are shown on IMDb itself — view this title on IMDb ↗.

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FAQ

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.

When was The Basketball Diaries released?

The Basketball Diaries was released on Apr 21, 1995 (status: Released).

Who directed The Basketball Diaries?

Scott Kalvert directed The Basketball Diaries.

What is the TMDB rating of The Basketball Diaries?

The Basketball Diaries has a TMDB rating of 7.4/10 from 2,293 votes.