The Soloist(2009)
Life has a mind of its own
The Soloist Synopsis
A Los Angeles journalist befriends a homeless Juilliard-trained musician, while looking for a new article for the paper.
The Soloist (2009) is a drama and music film directed by Joe Wright, released on April 24, 2009 with a runtime of 1h 57m. It stars Robert Downey Jr., Jamie Foxx, Catherine Keener and Tom Hollander. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 850 ratings.
- Director:
- Joe Wright
- Writers:
- Susannah Grant, Steve Lopez
- Producers:
- Gary Foster, Russ Krasnoff
- Cinematographer:
- Seamus McGarvey
- Composer:
- Dario Marianelli
- Production:
- DreamWorks Pictures, Universal Pictures, StudioCanal, Participant, Krasnoff / Foster Entertainment, Working Title Films
- Budget:
- $60,000,000
- Revenue:
- $38,332,994
- Status:
- Released
The Soloist (2009) Trailer
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The Soloist Cast & Crew
Main cast
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
Michael Bunin
as Adam Crane
LisaGay Hamilton
as Jennifer Ayers
Rachael Harris
as Leslie Bloom
Stephen Root
as Curt Reynolds
Lorraine Toussaint
as Flo Ayers
Jena Malone
as Cheery Lab Tech
Octavia Spencer
as Troubled Woman
Key crew
Directed by Joe Wright, written by Susannah Grant and Steve Lopez, produced by Gary Foster and Russ Krasnoff.
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The Soloist Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 850 ratings.
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The Soloist – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Soloist online?
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The Soloist (2009) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Soloist?
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The main cast of The Soloist (2009) includes Robert Downey Jr., Jamie Foxx, Catherine Keener, Tom Hollander and Nelsan Ellis. The film was directed by Joe Wright. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Soloist released?
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The Soloist was released on April 24, 2009 and runs for 1h 57m.
Is The Soloist worth watching?
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The Soloist (2009) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 850 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 The Soloist?
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Yes. The official The Soloist trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.