The Soloist (2009)
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.
Director: Joe Wright
Genre: Drama, Music
Runtime: 117 min
Release Date: April 24, 2009
Cast
- Robert Downey Jr. - Steve Lopez
- Jamie Foxx - Nathaniel Ayers
- Catherine Keener - Mary Weston
- Tom Hollander - Graham Claydon
- Nelsan Ellis - David Carter
- Michael Bunin - Adam Crane
- LisaGay Hamilton - Jennifer Ayers
- Rachael Harris - Leslie Bloom
- Stephen Root - Curt Reynolds
- Lorraine Toussaint - Flo Ayers
Screenplay
- Susannah Grant (Screenplay)
- Steve Lopez (Author)
Music: Dario Marianelli
Cinematography: Seamus McGarvey
Editing: Paul Tothill
Production: DreamWorks Pictures, Universal Pictures, StudioCanal, Participant, Krasnoff / Foster Entertainment, Working Title Films
Country: France, United States of America, United Kingdom
Language: English
Budget: $60M
Box Office: $38M
Original Language: en
Themes
Classical Cello and Soulful Sound, Classical Music and Art, Musician Biographies, Mental Health and Inner Struggle, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics
Keywords
newspaper, schizophrenia, musician, violin, cello, based on true story, los angeles, california, unlikely friendship, homeless man, theater audience
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Soloist about?
- A Los Angeles journalist befriends a homeless Juilliard-trained musician, while looking for a new article for the paper.
- Who directed The Soloist?
- The Soloist was directed by Joe Wright.
- Who stars in The Soloist?
- The Soloist stars Robert Downey Jr., Jamie Foxx, Catherine Keener, Tom Hollander, Nelsan Ellis, Michael Bunin.
- How long is The Soloist?
- The Soloist has a runtime of 1h 57m (117 minutes).
- What genre is The Soloist?
- The Soloist is a Drama, Music film.
- What is the budget of The Soloist?
- The Soloist had a budget of $60M.
- How much did The Soloist gross?
- The Soloist grossed $38M worldwide.
- Where was The Soloist produced?
- The Soloist was produced in France, United States of America, United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of The Soloist?
- The themes of The Soloist include: Classical Cello and Soulful Sound, Classical Music and Art, Musician Biographies, Mental Health and Inner Struggle, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics.