1996 · movie · R · 1h 47m
Basquiat
In 1981, a nineteen-year-old unknown graffiti writer took the New York art world by storm. The rest is art history.
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No. Basquiat (1996) is not on Netflix in the US right now. You can stream it on HBO 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.
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How we got to 67.5
Critic and audience ratings set the number. Popularity, Top 10 position and recency can only lift it, never sink it. Full method.
| Signal | Value | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| TMDB | 6.6/10 | 100% of base score |
| Popularity | 23 | none |
Basquiat: common questions
Is Basquiat on Netflix?
No. Basquiat (1996) is not on Netflix in the US right now. You can stream it on HBO Max.
Where can I watch Basquiat?
Basquiat (1996) is included with a HBO Max subscription in the US.
Is Basquiat worth watching?
It scores 67.5/100 on our blended rating, which puts it in B-tier: worth it.
How long is Basquiat?
Basquiat runs 1h 47m (107 minutes).
What is Basquiat rated?
Basquiat is rated R in the US.
Who is in Basquiat?
Basquiat stars Jeffrey Wright, Michael Wincott, Benicio del Toro, Claire Forlani.
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Availability last verified September 22, 2026. Ratings from TMDB. Streaming data from JustWatch via TMDB.