Basements (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1987, Basements is a drama, crime, mystery and tv movie film directed by Robert Altman, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. Basements is the title for the omnibus film that brings together two plays by Harold Pinter - The Dumb Waiter and The Room - each, once again, set in a single location.
Who’s in it. Basements stars John Travolta as Ben (segment "The Dumb Waiter"), Tom Conti as Gus (segment "The Dumb Waiter"), Linda Hunt as Rose (segment "The Room") and Annie Lennox as Mrs. Sands (segment "The Room"), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Basements sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Basements page.
If you liked it. Fans of Basements tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Basements (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Basements change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Basements worth watching?
- Basements holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime, mystery and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Basements?
- Basements stars John Travolta, Tom Conti, Linda Hunt, Annie Lennox and Julian Sands.
- When was Basements released?
- Basements was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.