

Basquiat
“In 1981, a nineteen-year-old unknown graffiti writer took the New York art world by storm. The rest is art history.”
The brief life of Jean Michel Basquiat, a world renowned New York street artist struggling with fame, drugs and his identity.
Where to watch Basquiat in United States
Click a service to open Basquiat there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Basquiat streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | fuboTV, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Criterion Channel, fuboTV, Crave, Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
About Basquiat
Basquiat is a 1996 English-language drama and history film directed by Julian Schnabel. The cast is led by Jeffrey Wright, Michael Wincott, Benicio del Toro. It has a runtime of 1h 47m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on fuboTV, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV.
Basquiat was produced by Eleventh Street Production, Jon Kilik Productions, and Miramax and made in United States of America. It was released on August 9, 1996, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $3 million, it went on to gross $3 million worldwide.
- Director
- Julian Schnabel
- Writers
- Lech Majewski, Julian Schnabel, John F. Bowe
- Release date
- August 9, 1996
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $3 million
- Box office
- $3 million
- Production
- Eleventh Street Production, Jon Kilik Productions, Miramax
Basquiat cast & crew
Basquiat was directed by Julian Schnabel and written by Lech Majewski, Julian Schnabel, and John F. Bowe.
The cast features Jeffrey Wright as Jean Michel Basquiat, Michael Wincott as Rene Ricard, Benicio del Toro as Benny Dalmau, Claire Forlani as Gina Cardinale, David Bowie as Andy Warhol, and Dennis Hopper as Bruno Bischofberger.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by John Cale, cinematography is by Ron Fortunato, and it was produced by Randy Ostrow and Sigurjón Sighvatsson.
Is Basquiat worth watching?
Basquiat holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 315 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 47m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and history, Basquiat is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Basquiat
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Cast of Basquiat

Jeffrey Wright
Jean Michel Basquiat

Michael Wincott
Rene Ricard

Benicio del Toro
Benny Dalmau

Claire Forlani
Gina Cardinale

David Bowie
Andy Warhol

Dennis Hopper
Bruno Bischofberger

Gary Oldman
Albert Milo

Christopher Walken
The Interviewer

Willem Dafoe
The Electrician

Jean-Claude La Marre
Shenge

Parker Posey
Mary Boone

Elina Löwensohn
Annina Nosei
Basquiat — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Basquiat in United States?
Basquiat is streaming on fuboTV, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel in United States.
▸Is Basquiat on fuboTV?
Yes — Basquiat is currently available on fuboTV in United States.
▸What language is Basquiat in?
Basquiat is originally in English, with audio tracks including Spanish, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Basquiat?
Basquiat runs 1 hours 47 minutes (107 minutes).
▸What is Basquiat rated?
Basquiat is rated R. It holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 315 ratings.











