# Where to watch Boom for Real: The Late Teenage Years of Jean-Michel Basquiat (2018) in the UK

> Boom for Real: The Late Teenage Years of Jean-Michel Basquiat (2018) is not currently on UK subscription streaming. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, BFI Player, and YouTube or bought from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Last verified on 18 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2018  
**Runtime:** 78 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 6.9/10  
**Genres:** Documentary  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 18 May 2026 (2026-05-18T09:04:42.638Z)  

## Synopsis

Exploring the pre-fame years of the celebrated American artist Jean-Michel Basquiat, and how New York City, its people, and tectonically shifting arts culture of the late 1970s and '80s shaped his vision.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

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## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Boom for Real: The Late Teenage Years of Jean-Michel Basquiat in the UK?**

Boom for Real: The Late Teenage Years of Jean-Michel Basquiat (2018) is not currently included in any UK subscription service. It is available to rent on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, BFI Player, and YouTube and buy on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube in the United Kingdom.

**How much does it cost to rent Boom for Real: The Late Teenage Years of Jean-Michel Basquiat?**

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**Can I buy a digital copy of Boom for Real: The Late Teenage Years of Jean-Michel Basquiat?**

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**Is Boom for Real: The Late Teenage Years of Jean-Michel Basquiat on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

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## Sources

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