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The Soloist

2009·Movie
1h 57min·PG-13
61
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A , drama: , but never scary, .

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Life has a mind of its own

A Los Angeles journalist befriends a homeless Juilliard-trained musician, while looking for a new article for the paper.
Los AngelesHomelessnessMental illnessMusicFriendshipJournalismRedemptionContemporary RealismCharacter-Driven

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Where can I stream The Soloist?

In the United States, The Soloist is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is The Soloist worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 56%, and Metacritic 61).

Is The Soloist okay for kids?

PG-13Strong language

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

Is The Soloist plot-driven or character-driven?

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

Was The Soloist a box office flop?

Budget$60 million
Box office$38 million

Yes: it cost about $60 million to make and earned $38 million worldwide, 64% of its budget.

What tropes does The Soloist use?

Last-Name BasisFilm of the BookDrugs Are BadUnusually Uninteresting SightBittersweet EndingParental AbandonmentEvery Car Is a PintoCerebus SyndromeMay–December RomanceA Million Is a StatisticSerious BusinessEasy Evangelismand 17 more

TV Tropes lists 29 tropes for it, including Last-Name Basis, Film of the Book, and Drugs Are Bad.