--- product_id: 437778520 title: "The Basketball Diaries by Lions Gate" price: "₩36307" currency: KRW in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.kr/products/437778520-the-basketball-diaries-by-lions-gate store_origin: KR region: South Korea --- # The Basketball Diaries by Lions Gate **Price:** ₩36307 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Basketball Diaries by Lions Gate - **How much does it cost?** ₩36307 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.kr](https://www.desertcart.kr/products/437778520-the-basketball-diaries-by-lions-gate) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description desertcart.com: The Basketball Diaries by Lions Gate : Movies & TV Review: Intensely dark, yet infinitely hopeful, the power of creativity displayed - "The Basketball Diaries" is based on a book, 17-year-old Jim Carroll wrote decades prior to 1995, the year the film was released. This 2019 restoration by MGM has premium audio and video. The poetry is excerpts from Carroll's 1993 book, "Fear of Dreaming." Jim Carroll wrote and performed his song "Catholic Boy" with Pearl Jam. The Jim Carroll Band's "People Who Died" features Jim and Mickey, aka Dicaprio and Wahlberg playing basketball in the rain as tribute to their deceased friend, and stellar team mate, Bobby, portrayed by Michael Imperioli. The movie is based on Carroll's days of playing basketball for a championship caliber team in the 1960s, while attending a Catholic high school. Leonardo Dicaprio is Carroll in this classic. The harsh realities of addiction, heroin in this case displays its dark demise, and has no boundaries once it takes control of it's users. Carroll use's his skill on the the five on five court and his poetry to deal with tragic loss and addiction. The sound track fits this flick with aplomb and to my surprise Juliette Lewis and Ernie Hudson are not credited on the casing. "The Basketball Diaries" has an all star cast including Lorraine Bracco, Bruno Kirby and Mark Wahlberg, Michael Rapaport and Michael Imperioli. This is definitely an anti drug movie for me. It's R rated vividness of heroin addiction is intense. Anyone craving heroin after viewing this film has issues I want nothing to do with. Despite its bleak themes, "The Basketball Diaries" is the sun shining over a dark cloud with infinite rays of positivity. Watch the movie. Indeed an all star cast, Juliette Lewis was great as Diane with a dark, yet alluring sexuality. Reggie (Ernie Hudson) is the lone friend at the height of Jim's (Dicaprio) addiction. The scene of Reggie and Jim playing one on one basketball is cinematic flare. The pleasant power of sports and creativity are my greatest takes from "The Basketball Diaries." The 11 page picture booklet contains nifty photos and sly words. Review: Basketball diaries has lessons for all - Vivid depiction of heroin addiction and impact to family and friends. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 2,091 Reviews | ## Images ![The Basketball Diaries by Lions Gate - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51zWGr+yXVL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Intensely dark, yet infinitely hopeful, the power of creativity displayed *by M***R on October 3, 2023* "The Basketball Diaries" is based on a book, 17-year-old Jim Carroll wrote decades prior to 1995, the year the film was released. This 2019 restoration by MGM has premium audio and video. The poetry is excerpts from Carroll's 1993 book, "Fear of Dreaming." Jim Carroll wrote and performed his song "Catholic Boy" with Pearl Jam. The Jim Carroll Band's "People Who Died" features Jim and Mickey, aka Dicaprio and Wahlberg playing basketball in the rain as tribute to their deceased friend, and stellar team mate, Bobby, portrayed by Michael Imperioli. The movie is based on Carroll's days of playing basketball for a championship caliber team in the 1960s, while attending a Catholic high school. Leonardo Dicaprio is Carroll in this classic. The harsh realities of addiction, heroin in this case displays its dark demise, and has no boundaries once it takes control of it's users. Carroll use's his skill on the the five on five court and his poetry to deal with tragic loss and addiction. The sound track fits this flick with aplomb and to my surprise Juliette Lewis and Ernie Hudson are not credited on the casing. "The Basketball Diaries" has an all star cast including Lorraine Bracco, Bruno Kirby and Mark Wahlberg, Michael Rapaport and Michael Imperioli. This is definitely an anti drug movie for me. It's R rated vividness of heroin addiction is intense. Anyone craving heroin after viewing this film has issues I want nothing to do with. Despite its bleak themes, "The Basketball Diaries" is the sun shining over a dark cloud with infinite rays of positivity. Watch the movie. Indeed an all star cast, Juliette Lewis was great as Diane with a dark, yet alluring sexuality. Reggie (Ernie Hudson) is the lone friend at the height of Jim's (Dicaprio) addiction. The scene of Reggie and Jim playing one on one basketball is cinematic flare. The pleasant power of sports and creativity are my greatest takes from "The Basketball Diaries." The 11 page picture booklet contains nifty photos and sly words. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Basketball diaries has lessons for all *by J***R on August 19, 2026* Vivid depiction of heroin addiction and impact to family and friends. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Top Shelf *by J***S on December 20, 2010* This movie remains among the best I have ever seen. Everything about it is as good as it gets. Before it is over you know that every single camera angle, every casting selection, every song used, and every location was somehow, perfect. Yet it doesn't come off as a polished Hollywood high budget film. The story and characters are presented in a believable way that makes your heart bleed even when they screw up, because they are that real. The real Jim becomes irrelevant. There are a million Jims. DiCaprio dug deep for this one, and so did his co-stars. I give a lot of credit to Director Kalvert and can't believe that he is a one-hit-wonder. This movie makes me want more from the man. Two scenes that were most incredible are when Jim's mom chains the door locking him out. Only his arm and face are visible through the gap allowed by the security chain. It doesn't take an addict to feel his pain. And at the same time, Lorraine Bracco is on the other side of the door and you know how bad it hurts her. Both put forth a superb performance throughout the movie, but this is where they shine. One must see it to believe it. The other scene is when DiCaprio, as Jim, is in Reggie's house alone having just come clean the day before. His demons return and the camera work in this short but important scene is magic. DiCaprio remains stationary while the camera spins. Each time the camera pans past him his state of agitation is increased. It was a great way to portray something that could otherwise have been a long drawn out boring sequence. Watch it, you won't be disseminated. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Basketball Diaries by Lions Gate - Mask - What's Eating Gilbert Grape --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.kr/products/437778520-the-basketball-diaries-by-lions-gate](https://www.desertcart.kr/products/437778520-the-basketball-diaries-by-lions-gate) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Korea* *Store origin: KR* *Last updated: 2026-09-12*