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Basquiat (1996) is streaming on Max.
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The brief life of Jean Michel Basquiat, a world renowned New York street artist struggling with fame, drugs and his identity.
The neon-soaked chaos of the 1980s downtown New York art scene pulses through every frame. This portrait captures the frantic energy of a street artist trading spray paint for sudden, overwhelming celebrity.
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Director
Julian Schnabel
Cast
Jeffrey Wright, Michael Wincott, Benicio del Toro, Claire Forlani, David Bowie, Dennis Hopper, Gary Oldman, Christopher Walken, Willem Dafoe, Jean-Claude La Marre
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Basquiat
Truth matters.
You can stream Basquiat (1996) on Max with a subscription.
IMDb
6.6/10
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93%
Certified
RT Audience
80%
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Director
Julian Schnabel
Cast
Jeffrey Wright, Michael Wincott, Benicio del Toro, Claire Forlani, David Bowie, Dennis Hopper, Gary Oldman, Christopher Walken, Willem Dafoe, Jean-Claude La Marre
2 options ranked by value · 🇺🇸 United States
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