The Basketball Diaries
"The true story of the death of innocence and the birth of an artist."
Originally released in 1995. The Basketball Diaries is a drama/crime film. directed by Scott Kalvert.
Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Wahlberg, and James Madio
Synopsis
A high school basketball player’s life turns upside down after free-falling into the harrowing world of drug addiction.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 21, 1995
30 years ago
Runtime
1h 42m
102 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (2,129 votes)
Budget
$2M
Production budget
Box Office
$2.4M
1.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $2,000,000
- Revenue
- $2,381,087
Production Companies
- Island Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Who directed The Basketball Diaries?
The Basketball Diaries was directed by Scott Kalvert.
How long is The Basketball Diaries?
The Basketball Diaries has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
When was The Basketball Diaries released?
The Basketball Diaries was released on April 21, 1995 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Basketball Diaries?
The main cast of The Basketball Diaries includes Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Wahlberg, James Madio, Lorraine Bracco, Patrick McGaw.
Is The Basketball Diaries worth watching?
The Basketball Diaries has a user rating of 7.4/10 based on 2,129 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.