Shades of Ray(2008)
Life's not always brown or white.
Shades of Ray Synopsis
American-born Ray Rehman comes home one night to find his Pakistani father on his doorstep. Ray's Caucasian mother threw him out. It's an awkward time for his father to move in as Ray just proposed to his Caucasian girlfriend - who hasn't given him an answer. While trying to get his parents back together, Ray meets a South Asian girl of mixed descent, just like him, and must decide where his identity truly lies.
Shades of Ray (2008) is a comedy and romance film directed by Jaffar Mahmood, released on October 18, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 27m. It stars Zachary Levi, Fran Kranz, Sarah Shahi and Bonnie Somerville. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 15 ratings.
- Director:
- Jaffar Mahmood
- Writers:
- Jaffar Mahmood
- Cinematographer:
- Bob Finley III
- Composer:
- Andrew Grush
- Status:
- Released
Shades of Ray (2008) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Shades of Ray before you stream it.
Shades of Ray Cast & Crew
Main cast
Zachary Levi
as Ray Rehman
Fran Kranz
as Sal Garfinkle
Sarah Shahi
as Sana Khaliq
Bonnie Somerville
as Noel Wilson
Brian George
as Javaid Rehman
Kathy Baker
as Janet Rehman
Gerry Bednob
as Naseem Khaliq
Phil Rosenthal
as Director #1
Lucy Davis
as Director #2
Jake Kasdan
as Director #3
Rex Lee
as Dale
Art Evans
as Tyler
Key crew
Directed by Jaffar Mahmood, written by Jaffar Mahmood.
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Shades of Ray Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 15 ratings.
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Shades of Ray – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Shades of Ray online?
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Shades of Ray (2008) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Shades of Ray?
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The main cast of Shades of Ray (2008) includes Zachary Levi, Fran Kranz, Sarah Shahi, Bonnie Somerville and Brian George. The film was directed by Jaffar Mahmood. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Shades of Ray released?
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Shades of Ray was released on October 18, 2008 and runs for 1h 27m.
Is Shades of Ray worth watching?
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Shades of Ray (2008) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 15 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Shades of Ray?
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