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DRAMA . 1995 . 1h 42m . 7.4/10

The Basketball Diaries_

"The true story of the death of innocence and the birth of an artist."

A high school basketball player’s life turns upside down after free-falling into the harrowing world of drug addiction.

Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Wahlberg, James Madio
Box Office $2.4M
7.4/10
Rating
$2.4M
Box Office
1h 42m
Runtime
1995
Year
BREAK EVEN
+19% ROI
Profitability
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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The true story of the death of innocence and the birth of an artist.

A high school basketball player’s life turns upside down after free-falling into the harrowing world of drug addiction.

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Box office
The Basketball Diaries earned $2.4M worldwide on a $2.0M budget — a 19% return on investment.
Cast
Leonardo DiCaprio stars as Jim Carroll in The Basketball Diaries.
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Year context
The Basketball Diaries was released 31 years ago in 1995.
The Basketball Diaries is a Drama, Crime film with a runtime of 1h 42m.

BOX OFFICE

$2.0M
Budget
$2.4M
Revenue
+19%
ROI
BREAK EVEN
Verdict

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
102 min (1h 42m)
Country
Rating
7.4/10 (2,141 votes)
Budget
$2,000,000
Box Office
$2,381,087
Profit
+$381,087

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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.
How long is The Basketball Diaries?
The Basketball Diaries has a runtime of 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Who stars in The Basketball Diaries?
The cast of The Basketball Diaries includes Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Wahlberg, James Madio, Lorraine Bracco, Patrick McGaw.
How much did The Basketball Diaries make at the box office?
The Basketball Diaries earned $2,381,087 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $2,000,000.
What is the rating of The Basketball Diaries?
The Basketball Diaries has a rating of 7.4 out of 10 based on 2,141 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (2)

Drama Crime
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