Ray(2004)
The extraordinary life story of Ray Charles.
Ray Synopsis
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.
Ray (2004) is a drama and music film directed by Taylor Hackford, released on October 29, 2004 with a runtime of 2h 32m. It stars Jamie Foxx, Kerry Washington, Regina King and Harry Lennix. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 2,292 ratings.
- Director:
- Taylor Hackford
- Writers:
- James L. White, Taylor Hackford, James L. White
- Producers:
- Howard Baldwin, Stuart Benjamin, Karen Elise Baldwin
- Cinematographer:
- Paweł Edelman
- Composer:
- Craig Armstrong
- Production:
- Bristol Bay Productions, Universal Pictures, Anvil Films, Baldwin Entertainment Group
- Budget:
- $40,000,000
- Revenue:
- $124,700,000
- Status:
- Released
Ray (2004) Trailer
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Ray Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Ray.
Official Trailer
Trailer
The Mess Around - Full Scene
Clip
Ray Charles' First Piano Lesson
Clip
Ray Charles Rejects Jim Crow Segregation
Clip
Every Great Musical Performance—"Hit the Road Jack," "Mess Around," "What'd I Say" and more!
Clip
Ray Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jamie Foxx
as Ray Charles
Kerry Washington
as Della Bea Robinson
Regina King
as Margie Hendricks
Harry Lennix
as Joe Adams
Clifton Powell
as Jeff Brown
Bokeem Woodbine
as Fathead Newman
- Sharon Warren
Sharon Warren
as Aretha Robinson
- C.J. Sanders
C.J. Sanders
as Young Ray Robinson
Curtis Armstrong
as Ahmet Ertegun
Richard Schiff
as Jerry Wexler
Larenz Tate
as Quincy Jones
Terrence Howard
as Gossie McGee
Key crew
Directed by Taylor Hackford, written by James L. White, Taylor Hackford and James L. White, produced by Howard Baldwin, Stuart Benjamin and Karen Elise Baldwin.
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Ray Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 2,292 ratings.
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Ray – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Ray online?
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Ray (2004) is available to stream on Starz Apple TV channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Ray?
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The main cast of Ray (2004) includes Jamie Foxx, Kerry Washington, Regina King, Harry Lennix and Clifton Powell. The film was directed by Taylor Hackford. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Ray released?
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Ray was released on October 29, 2004 and runs for 2h 32m.
Is Ray worth watching?
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Ray (2004) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 2,292 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Ray?
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Yes. The official Ray trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.