Synopsis
The brief life of Jean Michel Basquiat, a world renowned New York street artist struggling with fame, drugs and his identity.
Scores
Overall Score
47.6
Popularity Percentile (Year)
63.9%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
14.9%
Review Aggregate
68.4
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 60% of 15 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize lighthearted, character-driven, emotional. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
lightheartedcharacter-drivenemotionalvisually strikingthought-provokingrealistic
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||||
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score68.0
RT critic review count31
Rotten Tomatoes audience score77.0
RT audience rating count10,000
IMDb rating5.7
IMDb votes167
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2024 | $35,204 | $35,204 |
| International | 2024 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2024 | $35,204 | $35,204 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2024 | $17,602 | $17,602 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2024 | $739,000 | $739,000 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2024 | $1,054,000 | $1,054,000 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2024 | $106,000 | $106,000 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2024 | $394,000 | $394,000 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2024 | $75,000 | $75,000 |
| Total Revenues | 2024 | $2,385,602 | $2,385,602 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2024 | $250,000 (est) | $250,000 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2024 | $80,000 (est) | $80,000 (est) |
| Participations | 2024 | $95,000 | $95,000 |
| Residuals ? | 2024 | $87,000 | $87,000 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2024 | $50,000 | $50,000 |
| Total Expenses | 2024 | $562,000 | $562,000 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2024 | $1,823,602 | $1,823,602 |
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