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Ray

Ray

Drama • PG-13 • 2004 • 2 hr 32 min
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7.2
IMDb
7.7

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.

Starring

Jamie Foxx, Kerry Washington, Regina King, Harry Lennix, Clifton Powell

Directed By

Taylor Hackford

Written By

James L. White

Genre

DramaMusic

Release Date

October 29, 2004

User Reviews

Ashley
Ashley
The most incredible biopic ever! Jamie Fox is a once in a generation talent. Actor, comedian, pianist, singer, songwriter, etc.
Parker Christian Durham
Parker Christian Durham
Outstanding performance by Jamie Foxx. A must-see biopic about the soul legend Ray Charles.
josh skibaddie
josh skibaddie
Great movie that shows Ray Charles life when it came to drugs and trauma. Crazy how much he went through.
Michael
Michael
This movie set a new standard for biopics. Phenomenal acting.
Jonah Konecnik
Jonah Konecnik
decent with good heart. i appreciate how they didnt show him as some jesus-type, he was def flawed
George
George
Jamie Foxx absolutely becomes Ray here, a performance that really defined the man going forward
Bobby Lopez
Bobby Lopez
Jaime Fox gives great gravitas in portraying The Innovator of Soul. He almost fools me into thinking he is Ray Charles.
Parianai
Parianai
I love this movie with all my heart you should definitely watch it!
Geraldine Lumpertoners
Geraldine Lumpertoners
Jamie fox did wonderful job in this role
Richie Hodd
Richie Hodd
One of the best biography films ever made plus Jamie Foxx was amazing as Ray Charles.

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Ratings
136 (2%)
866 (13%)
4,080 (61%)
1,647 (24%)
7.2 – Based on 6.7k ratings
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Trailer
Official Trailer
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The Mess Around - Full Scene
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Ray Charles' First Piano Lesson
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Ray Charles Rejects Jim Crow Segregation
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Every Great Musical Performance—"Hit the Road Jack," "Mess Around," "What'd I Say" and more!

Cast & Crew

Taylor Hackford
Taylor
Hackford
Jamie Foxx
Jamie
Foxx
Kerry Washington
Kerry
Washington
Regina King
Regina
King
Harry Lennix
Harry
Lennix
Clifton Powell
Clifton
Powell
Bokeem Woodbine
Bokeem
Woodbine
Sharon Warren
Sharon
Warren
C.J. Sanders
C.J.
Sanders
Curtis Armstrong
Curtis
Armstrong
Richard Schiff
Richard
Schiff
James L. White
James L. White

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