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The Soloist

PG-1320091h 57mJoe Wright
IMDb 6.7 · Rotten Tomatoes 56% · Metacritic 61

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"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.

DramaMusic
NewspaperSchizophreniaMusicianViolinCelloBased On True StoryLos Angeles, CaliforniaUnlikely FriendshipHomeless ManTheater Audience

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Soloist (2009) about?

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

Who stars in The Soloist?

The Soloist stars Robert Downey Jr. (Steve Lopez), Jamie Foxx (Nathaniel Ayers), Catherine Keener (Mary Weston), Tom Hollander (Graham Claydon), Nelsan Ellis (David Carter). The film was directed by Joe Wright.

How long is The Soloist?

The Soloist has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2009. It is rated PG-13.

Is The Soloist worth watching?

The Soloist holds an IMDb rating of 6.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 56. Fans of Drama, Music are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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