Basil (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1998, Basil is a drama and romance film directed by Radha Bharadwaj, running about 113 minutes.
What it’s about. A lonely young aristocrat in turn-of the century England struggles to meet the approval of his over-bearing, class-conscious father while trying to please the selfish woman he loves.
Who’s in it. Basil stars Jared Leto as Basil, Christian Slater as John Mannion, Claire Forlani as Julia Sherwin and Rachel Pickup as Clara Fairfax, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Basil has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Basil page.
If you liked it. Fans of Basil tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Basil (1998)?
- In US, Basil is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Basil worth watching?
- Basil holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Basil?
- Basil stars Jared Leto, Christian Slater, Claire Forlani, Rachel Pickup and Derek Jacobi.
- When was Basil released?
- Basil was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.