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Read on for a listing of streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription options - along with the availability of 'Downtown '81' on each platform when they are available. Now, before we get into the nitty-gritty of how you can watch 'Downtown '81' right now, here are some specifics about the New York Beat Films drama flick.

Released July 13th, 2001, 'Downtown '81' stars Jean-Michel Basquiat, Saul Williams, Anna Shroeder, Debbie Harry The movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 12 min, and received a user score of 69 (out of 100) on TMDb, which compiled reviews from 23 respected users.

What, so now you want to know what the movie's about? Here's the plot: "The film is a day in the life of a young artist, Jean-Michel Basquiat, who needs to raise money to reclaim the apartment from which he has been evicted. He wanders the downtown streets carrying a painting he hopes to sell, encountering friends, whose lives (and performances) we peek into."

'Downtown '81' is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on YouTube, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, Metrograph, Amazon Video, Kanopy, Fandango At Home, and Kino Film Collection .

'Downtown '81' Release Dates

Watch on DVD or Blu-ray starting October 22nd, 2002 - Buy Downtown '81 DVD

Watch 'Downtown '81' In Theaters

2249.5 mi.

Metrograph

Showtimes on February 28th, 2025
2:15pm