Ray 2004
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56 Reviews
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Gummy
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SplatBorn 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Ray Charles
as Della Bea Robinson
as Margie Hendricks
as Joe Adams
as Jeff Brown
as Fathead Newman
as Aretha Robinson
as Young Ray Robinson
as Ahmet Ertegun
as Jerry Wexler
Director:
Writer:
James L. White, Taylor Hackford
Stars:
Jamie Foxx, Kerry Washington, Regina King, Harry Lennix, Clifton Powell, Bokeem Woodbine, Sharon Warren, C.J. Sanders, Curtis Armstrong, Richard Schiff,
Genres:
Drama,Music
Release Date:
2004 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
152 min
MMPA Rating:
PG-13
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Ray
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
JLW
Cast
as Ray Charles
as Della Bea Robinson
as Margie Hendricks
as Joe Adams
as Jeff Brown
as Fathead Newman
as Aretha Robinson
as Young Ray Robinson
as Ahmet Ertegun
as Jerry Wexler
as Quincy Jones
as Gossie McGee
as Milt Shaw
as Wilbur Brassfield
as Mary Ann Fisher
as Lowell Fulson
as Jimmy
as Tom Dowd
as Marlene
as Oberon
as Dr. Hacker
as Jack Lauderdale
as Sam Clark
as Mercedes
as Billy Ray
as Eula
as Ruth Brown
as Ray Charles Jr. - 5-6 Yrs.
as Ray Charles Jr. - 9-10 Yrs.
as Woman in Sandpiper Lounge (uncredited)
as Angry Husband
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