Downtown 81
Trailer
After being released from the hospital, the artist Jean Michel Basquiat wanders around Manhattan trying to sell art to make money and find a place to stay.
Where to Watch
Available to rent or buy
United States
Currently you are able to watch Downtown 81 streaming on Kanopy, and Hoopla. It is also possible to buy Downtown 81 on Prime Video, VUDU, and Apple TV or rent it on Prime Video, VUDU, and Apple TV.
'Downtown 81' Streaming: How to Watch Anywhere
Currently, Downtown 81 is available in Canada, and the US
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| Country | Services | Access with NordVPN |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Hoopla, Kanopy | ✅ |
| United Kingdom | Not Available | ✅ |
| Australia | Not Available | ✅ |
| Canada | Hoopla | ✅ |
| New Zealand | Not Available | ✅ |
Streaming availability last updated: 03:01:53 AM, 06/24/2025 PST
More Information on Downtown 81
After being released from the hospital, the artist Jean Michel Basquiat wanders around Manhattan trying to sell art to make money and find a place to stay. Downtown 81 featuring Jean-Michel Basquiat and Saul Williams is streaming with subscription on Hoopla, streaming with subscription on Kanopy, available for rent or purchase on Apple TV, and 2 others. It's a comedy and drama movie.
Director
Edo Bertoglio
Jean's Narration (voice)
Saul Williams
Beatrice
Anna Shroeder
Fairy Godmother
Debbie Harry
Landlord
Giorgio Giomelsky
Himself
Coati Mundi
Peppermint Lounge Dancer
Debi Mazar
Graffiti Artist
George Quinones
Himself
Walter Steding
Himself
Steven Brown
Himself
Eszter Balint
August Darnell
Kid Creole
Graffiti Artist
Fab 5 Freddy
Himself
Arto Lindsay
Himself
John Lurie
Michael
Michael Holman
Himself
Vincent Gallo
Junk Dealer
Ted Bafaloukos
Rock Star
Elliott Murphy
Conversationalist at Mudd Club
Amos Poe
Graffiti Artist
'Lee' George Quinones
Producer
Maripol
Writer
Glenn O'Brien
Ratings & Reviews
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