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Ray

2004 · 152 min · Director: Taylor Hackford

Ray (2004) is a music drama, directed by Taylor Hackford. It stars Jamie Foxx and Kerry Washington. It brings a real-life story to the screen. The 152-minute film holds an audience score of 7.5/10.

What Ray Is About

Taylor Hackford's 2004 film covers Ray Charles's life in music. He loses his sight in childhood. Success arrives together with addiction. The film shows the moments songs come into being; the narrative gives the artist with his faults rather than raising him up, and notes his stand against segregation. Jamie Foxx won the Academy Award for best actor. The songs are taken from the original recordings. The musician himself supported the project. Who it's for: those who like musician biographies. Who it's not for: viewers troubled by scenes of drug addiction; the film includes them plainly.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ray about?

Taylor Hackford's 2004 film covers Ray Charles's life in music. He loses his sight in childhood.

Where can I watch Ray?

Ray is available to watch on digital platforms such as YouTube TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Ray?

Ray runs for 152 minutes (2h 32m).

When did Ray come out?

Ray was released in 2004.

Who directed Ray?

Ray was directed by Taylor Hackford.

Who stars in Ray?

Ray stars Jamie Foxx, Kerry Washington, Regina King, Harry Lennix.

What is Ray's rating?

Ray holds 7.7/10 on IMDb and 7.5/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 76 out of 100.

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