Ray

"The extraordinary life story of Ray Charles."

Oct 29 2004 PG-13 2h 32m
Biography, Drama, Music

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.

Plot

The story of Ray Charles (played by Jamie Foxx), music legend. Told in his adult life with flashbacks to his youth we see his humble origins in Florida, his turbulent childhood, which included losing his brother and then his sight, his rise as pianist in a touring band, him writing his own songs and running his own band, and then stardom. Also includes his addiction to drugs and its affect on his working life and family life.

Written by

Taylor Hackford, James L. White

Directed by

Taylor Hackford

Cast

Jamie Foxx, Regina King, Kerry Washington

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Baldwin Entertainment Group, Anvil Films, Universal Pictures, Bristol Bay Productions

Languages

English

Awards

Won 2 Oscars. 53 wins & 55 nominations total

Trailers
Ray - Trailer
Ray (2004) Official Trailer - Jamie Foxx, Kerry Washington Movie HD
Featurettes
Ray (2004) - Stepping Into the Part: A Jam Session Between Jamie Foxx & Ray Charles - Featurette
Ray (2004) - Ray Remembered - Featurette
Scores
# of Votes
160,680
Average Rating
7.7 out of 10
Metascore
73
Popularity
NA