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Basil

5.519981h 53mRMovieDramaRomance

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.

DirectorRadha Bharadwaj
WriterRadha Bharadwaj
ProducersRadha Bharadwaj·Fuminori Hayashida

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Cast · Directed by Radha Bharadwaj

JLJared Leto
Jared Leto
Basil
CSChristian Slater
Christian Slater
John Mannion
CFClaire Forlani
Claire Forlani
Julia Sherwin
RPRachel Pickup
Rachel Pickup
Clara Fairfax
DJDerek Jacobi
Derek Jacobi
Father Frederick
DRDavid Ross
David Ross
Mr. Sherwin
CBCrispin Bonham-Carter
Crispin Bonham-Carter
Ralph
JD
Jenny Downham
Anna, Ralph's Wife
SB
Stephanie Bagshaw
Emma Mannion
CO
Christopher Owen
Father Mannion
JJ
Joanna John
Mother Agnes
JL
Jackson Ellis Leach
Young Basil

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Basil — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Basil?

Basil is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, The CW and Hoopla in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Basil on Netflix?

No, Basil is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and The CW.

Is Basil on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Basil is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of October 2026.

Where can I watch Basil for free?

Basil is available to stream free (with ads) on The CW and Hoopla in United States.