Samo Lives
Synopsis
A vibrant portrait of Jean-Michel Basquiat, the NYC artist who revolutionized 1980s art. From street graffiti to gallery stardom, his bold Neo-expressionist works left an indelible mark on the art world and beyond.
Top Cast
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Kelvin Harrison Jr.
Jean-Michel Basquiat
Danny Ramirez
Dane DeHaan
Priah Ferguson
Kathryn Newton
Thomas Kretschmann
Lukas Gage
Chase Sui Wonders
Lucy Fry
Yolonda Ross
Phillip Johnson Richardson
Michael Angelo Covino
Samiya Allen-Graham
Antony Starr
Andy Warhol
Jeffrey Wright
Charlene Amoia
Fay
Kelly AuCoin
Robert Farris Thompson
Will Brill
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 11, 2026
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Julius Onah
- Screenplay & Story
- Julius Onah, Peter Glanz
- Original Title
- Samo Lives
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Fifth Season, MACRO, Ossetra Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Julius Onah
Julius Onah, Peter Glanz
Todd Martin
Julius Onah, John Baker, Rob Feng, Eric Ro, James Lopez
Department Leadership Roster
Julius Onah
Producer
Julius Onah
Director
Julius Onah
Writer
Todd Martin
Director of Photography
Peter Glanz
Writer
John Baker
Producer
Rob Feng
Producer
Eric Ro
Producer
James Lopez
Producer
Charles D. King
Producer
Robbie Smith
Stunt Coordinator
Rocio Gimenez
Production Design
Cailey Breneman
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Samo Lives.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Samo Lives
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Samo Lives about?
A vibrant portrait of Jean-Michel Basquiat, the NYC artist who revolutionized 1980s art. From street graffiti to gallery stardom, his bold Neo-expressionist works left an indelible mark on the art world and beyond.
Who directed Samo Lives?
Samo Lives was directed by Julius Onah.
Who stars in Samo Lives?
The principal cast of Samo Lives includes Kelvin Harrison Jr., Danny Ramirez, Dane DeHaan, Priah Ferguson, Kathryn Newton.
When was Samo Lives released and how long is it?
Samo Lives was released in 2026 with a total runtime of Unknown.