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Ray

2004·Movie·PG-13·152 min·7.5(2,231)

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.

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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
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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

Jamie Foxx

Ray Charles

Kerry Washington

Kerry Washington

Della Bea Robinson

Regina King

Regina King

Margie Hendricks

Harry Lennix

Harry Lennix

Joe Adams

Clifton Powell

Clifton Powell

Jeff Brown

Bokeem Woodbine

Bokeem Woodbine

Fathead Newman

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Sharon Warren

Aretha Robinson

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C.J. Sanders

Young Ray Robinson

Curtis Armstrong

Curtis Armstrong

Ahmet Ertegun

Richard Schiff

Richard Schiff

Jerry Wexler

Larenz Tate

Larenz Tate

Quincy Jones

Terrence Howard

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.

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