Best on Max: Basquiat Watch and Cast Guide
A TMDB-backed guide to Basquiat, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.

Basquiat (1996) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. In 1981, a nineteen-year-old unknown graffiti writer took the New York art world by storm. The rest is art history.
Where to watch
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Cast
Jeffrey Wright as Jean Michel Basquiat; Michael Wincott as Rene Ricard; Benicio del Toro as Benny Dalmau; Claire Forlani as Gina Cardinale; David Bowie as Andy Warhol; Dennis Hopper as Bruno Bischofberger; Gary Oldman as Albert Milo; Christopher Walken as The Interviewer
About Basquiat
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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Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Basquiat?
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Who is in the cast of Basquiat?
Jeffrey Wright as Jean Michel Basquiat; Michael Wincott as Rene Ricard; Benicio del Toro as Benny Dalmau; Claire Forlani as Gina Cardinale; David Bowie as Andy Warhol; Dennis Hopper as Bruno Bischofberger; Gary Oldman as Albert Milo; Christopher Walken as The Interviewer
Is this Basquiat guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.



