The Basketball Diaries 1995
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56 Reviews
52%
Gummy
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SplatA high school basketball player’s life turns upside down after free-falling into the harrowing world of drug addiction.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Jim Carroll
as Mickey
as Pedro
as Mrs. Carroll
as Neutron
as Reggie
as Swifty
as Bobby
as Diane Moody
as Manny
Director:
Writer:
Bryan Goluboff, Jim Carroll
Stars:
Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Wahlberg, James Madio, Lorraine Bracco, Patrick McGaw, Ernie Hudson, Bruno Kirby, Michael Imperioli, Juliette Lewis, Manny Alfaro,
Genres:
Drama,Crime
Release Date:
1995 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
102 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Basketball Diaries
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
JC
Cast
as Jim Carroll
as Mickey
as Pedro
as Mrs. Carroll
as Neutron
as Reggie
as Swifty
as Bobby
as Diane Moody
as Manny
as Kenny
as Winkie
as Blinkie
as Skinhead
as Father McNulty
as Counterman
as Chanting Woman
as Bobo
as Tommy
as Iggy
as Referee #1
as Referee #2
as Construction Worker
as Confessional Priest
as Stripper
as Drug Dealer #1
as Mugging Victim
as Policeman
as Frankie Pinewater
as JuJu Johnson
as Mr. Rubin
as Policeman
as Billy the Bartender
as Pino
as Basketball Player (uncredited)
as Pool Hall Shark (uncredited)
as Student (uncredited)
as The 'John' in the Subway (uncredited)
as Patron (uncredited)
as Girl at Bar (uncredited)
as Drug User in Subway Bathroom (uncredited)
as Priest (uncredited)
as Catholic School Boy (uncredited)
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