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The Basketball Diaries (1995): movie guide
The Basketball Diaries (1995) is a Drama, Crime running about 102 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.4/10 from 2,317 votes. Notable cast includes Leonardo DiCaprio, Bruno Kirby, Lorraine Bracco, Ernie Hudson. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1995-04-21
- Runtime: 102 min
- TMDB: 7.4/10
- Genres: Drama, Crime
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1995-04-21

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What is The Basketball Diaries about?
A high school basketball player’s life turns upside down after free-falling into the harrowing world of drug addiction.
Cast highlights
The Basketball Diaries features Leonardo DiCaprio, Bruno Kirby, Lorraine Bracco, Ernie Hudson, Patrick McGaw, James Madio. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1995-04-21. Runtime: 102 minutes. TMDB score: 7.4/10 (2,317 votes). Genres: Drama, Crime. Original language: en. Status: Released.
Discover The Basketball Diaries on Cinema Box
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The Basketball Diaries?
- The Basketball Diaries is listed as Drama, Crime on TMDB.
- How long is The Basketball Diaries?
- The Basketball Diaries runs about 102 minutes.
- Who stars in The Basketball Diaries?
- Cast highlights include Leonardo DiCaprio, Bruno Kirby, Lorraine Bracco, Ernie Hudson, Patrick McGaw, James Madio.
- Does Cinema Box stream The Basketball Diaries?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track The Basketball Diaries?
- Open the The Basketball Diaries page on cinemabox.app or install the official Cinema Box Android app from Google Play for watchlists and discovery tools.








