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The Soloist
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The Soloist

2009-04-24 · 117 min · ★ 6.7

Drama · Music

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

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Directors
Joe Wright
Production companies
DreamWorks Pictures, Universal Pictures, StudioCanal, Participant, Krasnoff / Foster Entertainment, Working Title
Countries
France, United States of America, United Kingdom
Status
Released
Budget
USD 60,000,000
Revenue
USD 38,332,994

Top Cast

Robert Downey Jr.Robert Downey Jr.Steve Lopez
Jamie FoxxJamie FoxxNathaniel Ayers
Catherine KeenerCatherine KeenerMary Weston
Tom HollanderTom HollanderGraham Claydon
Nelsan EllisNelsan EllisDavid Carter
Michael BuninMichael BuninAdam Crane
LisaGay HamiltonLisaGay HamiltonJennifer Ayers
Rachael HarrisRachael HarrisLeslie Bloom
Stephen RootStephen RootCurt Reynolds
Lorraine ToussaintLorraine ToussaintFlo Ayers
Jena MaloneJena MaloneCheery Lab Tech
Octavia SpencerOctavia SpencerTroubled Woman
Justin MartinJustin MartinYoung Nathaniel
Kokayi AmpahBernie Carpenter
Patrick TattenPatrick TattenPaul Jr.
Susane LeeSusane LeeMarisa
Marcos De SilvasMarcos De SilvasMayor Villaigosa
Ilia VolokIlia VolokHarry Barnoff
Mike NowakJulliard Conductor
David Jean ThomasDavid Jean ThomasAngry Homeless Man

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