Basquiat 1996
“In 1981, a nineteen-year-old unknown graffiti writer took the New York art world by storm. The rest is art history.”
What is Basquiat?
Basquiat is a film first released in 1996. Catalogued under Drama, History.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1996
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 107 minutes
- Release date
- Aug 9, 1996
- Studios
- Eleventh Street Production, Jon Kilik Productions, Miramax
- Genres
- Drama, History
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.6/10
- Episode runtime
- ~107 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Eleventh Street Production, Jon Kilik Productions, Miramax
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Overview
Basquiat is a film first released in 1996. Catalogued under Drama, History. Produced and broadcast by Eleventh Street Production, Jon Kilik Productions, Miramax. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“Discover the brief life of world-renowned New York street artist Jean Michel Basquiat.”
- Explores the 1980s New York art scene
- Depicts the life of a renowned street artist
- Contains adult themes
- Short runtime
Watch it if you want to learn about the life and struggles of Jean Michel Basquiat.
The film deals with mature themes including drug use and the struggles of fame.
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Frequently asked questions
When was Basquiat released?
Basquiat was released in the US on 08/09/1996.
What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 47 minutes.
What genres is the movie classified under?
The film is classified under Drama and History.
What is the film about?
It covers the brief life of Jean Michel Basquiat, a New York street artist struggling with fame, drugs, and his identity.
What is the rating of the movie?
The film is rated R.
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