

Ray
“The extraordinary life story of Ray Charles.”
Born on a sharecropping plantation in Northern Florida, Ray Charles went blind at seven. Inspired by a fiercely independent mom who insisted he make his own way, He found his calling and his gift behind a piano keyboard. Touring across the Southern musical circuit, the soulful singer gained a reputation and then exploded with worldwide fame when he pioneered coupling gospel and country together.
Where to watch Ray in United States
Click a service to open Ray there. Availability last verified on June 23, 2026.
Where is Ray streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | YouTube TV, Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | JioHotstar | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, Amazon Video |
| Australia | BINGE, Foxtel Now | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | — | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Ray
Ray is a 2004 English-language drama and music film directed by Taylor Hackford. The cast is led by Jamie Foxx, Kerry Washington, Regina King. It has a runtime of 2h 32m. Viewers rate it 7.5/10 across 2200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube TV, Tubi TV.
Ray was produced by Bristol Bay Productions, Universal Pictures, and Anvil Films and made in United States of America. It was released on October 29, 2004, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $40 million, it went on to gross $125 million worldwide.
- Director
- Taylor Hackford
- Writers
- James L. White, Taylor Hackford
- Release date
- October 29, 2004
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $40 million
- Box office
- $125 million
- Production
- Bristol Bay Productions, Universal Pictures, Anvil Films
Ray cast & crew
Ray was directed by Taylor Hackford and written by James L. White and Taylor Hackford.
The cast features Jamie Foxx as Ray Charles, Kerry Washington as Della Bea Robinson, Regina King as Margie Hendricks, Harry Lennix as Joe Adams, Clifton Powell as Jeff Brown, and Bokeem Woodbine as Fathead Newman.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Craig Armstrong, cinematography is by Paweł Edelman, and it was produced by William J. Immerman and Howard Baldwin.
Is Ray worth watching?
Ray holds an audience score of 7.5/10 from 2,231 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 32m, it's a full-evening commitment.
If you enjoy drama and music, Ray is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Ray
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Cast of Ray

Jamie Foxx
Ray Charles

Kerry Washington
Della Bea Robinson

Regina King
Margie Hendricks

Harry Lennix
Joe Adams

Clifton Powell
Jeff Brown

Bokeem Woodbine
Fathead Newman
Sharon Warren
Aretha Robinson
C.J. Sanders
Young Ray Robinson

Curtis Armstrong
Ahmet Ertegun

Richard Schiff
Jerry Wexler

Larenz Tate
Quincy Jones

Terrence Howard
Gossie McGee
Ray — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Ray in United States?
Ray is streaming on YouTube TV, Tubi TV in United States.
▸Is Ray on YouTube TV?
Yes — Ray is currently available on YouTube TV in United States.
▸What language is Ray in?
Ray is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Ray?
Ray runs 2 hours 32 minutes (152 minutes).
▸What is Ray rated?
Ray is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.5/10 audience score from 2,231 ratings.











