Where to watch Downtown '81 (2001) in the UK
Downtown '81 (2001) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Page generated on 25 September 2026 from provider data; confirm the exact offer before paying.
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.
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Cast & crew
Top-billed cast in Downtown '81.
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Jean-Michel BasquiatJean (archive footage) -
Saul WilliamsJean's Narration (voice) -
Anna ShroederBeatrice
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Debbie HarryFairy Godmother -
Giorgio GiomelskyLandlord
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Coati MundiSelf -
Debi MazarPeppermint Lounge Dancer -
George QuinonesGraffiti Artist
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Where can I watch Downtown '81 in the UK?
Downtown '81 (2001) is not currently listed by any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service in our TMDB source data. It may be on physical media, an aggregator, or pending a UK release. Check back later — availability changes frequently.
Is Downtown '81 on Netflix in the UK?
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Is Downtown '81 on Amazon Prime Video in the UK?
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