Published 19:12 IST, May 5th 2020

Leonardo DiCaprio's 'The Basketball Diaries' and other movies before 'Titanic'

Check out some of Leonardo DiCaprio's movies, including 'The Basketball Diaries', prior to becoming famous for the superhit 'Titanic'. Read on to know more.

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Leonardo DiCaprio, one of most celebrated contemporary actors in Hollywood, has proved his mettle through various films. He has given audience some memorable movies including Once Upon A Time In Hollywood (2019), Wolf of Wall Street (2013), Revenant (2015), Inception (2010), Shutter Island (2010), Great Gatsby (2013), and many more.

actor rose to stardom with Titanic (1997). However, he h appeared in several films before becoming popular for his performance in Titanic. Here are some of Leonardo DiCaprio's movies from his pre-Titanic era that you must check out:

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Leonardo DiCaprio's best films before Titanic

Basketball Diaries

This film was successful at box office and received mixed reviews from critics. Helmed by Scott Kalvert and produced by Liz Heller and John Bard Manulis, film features Leonardo DiCaprio, Bru Kirby, Lorraine Bracco, Ernie Hudson, Patrick McGaw, James Mio, Michael Imperioli and Mark Wahlberg in key roles. 1995 film revolves around story of a teenr who aspires to become a basketball player but gets trapped in harrowing world of diction and crime. 

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What's Eating Gilbert Grape

This movie bagged Leonardo DiCaprio his very first Acemy Award mination. movie also streams on Netflix and it shows story of a young man who is trying to pursue happiness while dealing with his mentally challenged bror and his mor who has wight issues.  1993 film features Leonardo DiCaprio, Johnny Depp, Juliette Lewis, Mery Steenburgen, and John C. Reilly in le roles.

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This Boy's Life

This movie got released in year 1993 and is helmed by Michael Caton-Jonas and produced by Art Linson. movie features Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro, and Ellen Barkin in prominent roles. biographical-drama film is inspired by a memoir This Boy's Life, penned by author Tobias Wolff. movie marked first collaboration between Leonardo DiCaprio and Spider-Man actor Tobey Maguire. 

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19:12 IST, May 5th 2020