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Ray

2004·Movie
2h 32min·PG-13
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Metacritic738.3Rotten Tomatoes80%87%

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A , drama: , .

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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About

The extraordinary life story of Ray Charles.

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.
Inspiring Biographical DramaMusical JourneyOvercoming AdversityPowerful Lead PerformanceSoulful & EmotionalRags-to-Riches StoryHistorical Music IconAmerican South SettingTriumphant Storytelling

Crew

Directed by:
Taylor Hackford
Written by:
Taylor Hackford, James L. White
Produced by:
Taylor Hackford, Karen Elise Baldwin, Stuart Benjamin
Composed by:
Craig Armstrong

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Ray

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Ray?

Starz

In the United States, Ray streams on Starz. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 19 other countries.

Is Ray worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 7.7, Rotten Tomatoes 80%, and Metacritic 73).

Is Ray okay for kids?

PG-13Drug useSexual contentStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for drug use, sexual content, and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is Ray plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was Ray a box office hit?

Budget$40 million
Box office$125 million

Yes: it cost about $40 million to make and earned $125 million worldwide, 3.1 times its budget.

What tropes does Ray use?

HallucinationsIt's All My FaultGraceful LoserDrugs Are BadArtistic License – HistoryThe MistressBedmate RevealLosing a Shoe in the StrugglePoor Man's SubstituteDeterminatorDon't You Dare Pity Me!Screw the Money, I Have Rules!and 20 more

TV Tropes lists 32 tropes for it, including Hallucinations, It's All My Fault, and Graceful Loser.