The Soloist 2009
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SplatA Los Angeles journalist befriends a homeless Juilliard-trained musician, while looking for a new article for the paper.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Steve Lopez
as Nathaniel Ayers
as Mary Weston
as Graham Claydon
as David Carter
as Adam Crane
as Jennifer Ayers
as Leslie Bloom
as Curt Reynolds
as Flo Ayers
Director:
Writer:
Susannah Grant, Steve Lopez
Stars:
Robert Downey Jr., Jamie Foxx, Catherine Keener, Tom Hollander, Nelsan Ellis, Michael Bunin, LisaGay Hamilton, Rachael Harris, Stephen Root, Lorraine Toussaint,
Genres:
Drama,Music
Release Date:
2009 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
117 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
The Soloist
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Steve Lopez
as Nathaniel Ayers
as Mary Weston
as Graham Claydon
as David Carter
as Adam Crane
as Jennifer Ayers
as Leslie Bloom
as Curt Reynolds
as Flo Ayers
as Cheery Lab Tech
as Troubled Woman
as Young Nathaniel
as Bernie Carpenter
as Paul Jr.
as Marisa
as Mayor Villaigosa
as Harry Barnoff
as Julliard Conductor
as Angry Homeless Man
as Uncle Tommy
as Homeless Transvestite
as Barely Dressed Woman
as LAMP Homeless Guy
as Leon
as Shouting Woman
as LAMP Advocate
as Homeless Lady
as Leeann
as Steve
as Teresa
as KK
as Courtney
as Detroit
as Linda
as Bam Bam
as Melissa
as Mama Grouch
as Darryl
as Kiana
as Hazard
as Russell
as Jackie
as Ashley
as Singing Woman
as Annette
as Patrick
as Quiana
as Globe Lobby Guard
as Atheist
as Cop with Tents
as EMT #1
as Winston Street Cop
as EMT #2
as Homeless Man
as EMT #3
as Construction Worker
as Homeless Woman #1
as Neil
as Cello Donor
as Enraged Homeless Man
as Reception Nurse
as ER Nurse
as Laid-off Employee
as Homeless Woman #2
as Winston Street Prostitute
as Young Jennifer Ayers
as Miss Little John
as Beauty Shop Girl
as News Editor
as Jennifer's Son
as Editor
as Sign Spinner (uncredited)
as Disney Hall Patron (uncredited)
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