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Downtown 81

53/100
9 Ratings
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2001

Drama

1h 12m

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.

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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.

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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.

Drama

Comedy

2001

1h12m

US

Director

Edo Bertoglio

Jean's Narration (voice)

Saul Williams

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'Lee' George Quinones

Producer

Maripol

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9 Ratings
#74860of all Movies

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Edo Bertoglio

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