The Soloist fingerprint
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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Is The Soloist worth watching?
61
DecentGoodWatch scoreOpinions 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.

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