

The Soloist
“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.
Where to watch The Soloist in United States
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Where is The Soloist streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy, Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | YouTube Free | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Allstars Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Orange VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
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
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.
Steve Lopez

Jamie Foxx
Nathaniel Ayers

Catherine Keener
Mary Weston

Tom Hollander
Graham Claydon

Nelsan Ellis
David Carter

Michael Bunin
Adam Crane

LisaGay Hamilton
Jennifer Ayers

Rachael Harris
Leslie Bloom

Stephen Root
Curt Reynolds

Lorraine Toussaint
Flo Ayers

Jena Malone
Cheery Lab Tech

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.











