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The Soloist

2009·Movie·PG-13·117 min·6.7(830)

Life has a mind of its own

A Los Angeles journalist befriends a homeless Juilliard-trained musician, while looking for a new article for the paper.

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Where to watch The Soloist in United States

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About The Soloist

The Soloist is a 2009 English-language drama and music film directed by Joe Wright. The cast is led by Robert Downey Jr., Jamie Foxx, Catherine Keener. It has a runtime of 1h 57m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 800 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy.

The Soloist was produced by DreamWorks Pictures, Universal Pictures, and StudioCanal and made in France and United States of America. It was released on April 24, 2009, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $60 million, it went on to gross $38 million worldwide.

Director
Joe Wright
Writers
Susannah Grant
Release date
April 24, 2009
Original language
English
Age rating
PG-13
Status
Released
Country
France, United States of America
Budget
$60 million
Box office
$38 million
Production
DreamWorks Pictures, Universal Pictures, StudioCanal
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The Soloist cast & crew

The Soloist was directed by Joe Wright and written by Susannah Grant.

The cast features Robert Downey Jr. as Steve Lopez, Jamie Foxx as Nathaniel Ayers, Catherine Keener as Mary Weston, Tom Hollander as Graham Claydon, Nelsan Ellis as David Carter, and Michael Bunin as Adam Crane.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Dario Marianelli, cinematography is by Seamus McGarvey, and it was produced by Russ Krasnoff and Gary Foster.

Is The Soloist worth watching?

The Soloist holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 830 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 1h 57m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama and music, The Soloist is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Soloist

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Cast of The Soloist

Robert Downey Jr.

Robert Downey Jr.

Steve Lopez

Jamie Foxx

Jamie Foxx

Nathaniel Ayers

Catherine Keener

Catherine Keener

Mary Weston

Tom Hollander

Tom Hollander

Graham Claydon

Nelsan Ellis

Nelsan Ellis

David Carter

Michael Bunin

Michael Bunin

Adam Crane

LisaGay Hamilton

LisaGay Hamilton

Jennifer Ayers

Rachael Harris

Rachael Harris

Leslie Bloom

Stephen Root

Stephen Root

Curt Reynolds

Lorraine Toussaint

Lorraine Toussaint

Flo Ayers

Jena Malone

Jena Malone

Cheery Lab Tech

Octavia Spencer

Octavia Spencer

Troubled Woman

The Soloist — FAQs

Where can I watch The Soloist in United States?

The Soloist is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy, Hoopla in United States.

Is The Soloist on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Soloist is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.

What language is The Soloist in?

The Soloist is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is The Soloist?

The Soloist runs 1 hours 57 minutes (117 minutes).

What is The Soloist rated?

The Soloist is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 830 ratings.

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