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Ray

(2004)
7.7 PixlRun
The extraordinary life story of Ray Charles.
Country United States of America
Original language English
Runtime 2h 32min
Premiere 2004-10-29
Box office $75,331,600 worldwide gross
MPAA rating PG-13
Director Taylor Hackford
Cinematography Paweł Edelman
Editor Paul Hirsch
Producers Stuart Benjamin, Karen Elise Baldwin, Howard Baldwin, Taylor Hackford
Production Bristol Bay Productions · Universal Pictures · Anvil Films

All cast & crew

Cinematography
Paweł Edelman
Editor
Paul Hirsch
Producers
Stuart Benjamin, Karen Elise Baldwin, Howard Baldwin, Taylor Hackford

Photos

Awards summary

Won 2 Oscars. 53 wins & 55 nominations total

Our review

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.

Frequently asked questions

Who directed Ray?
Taylor Hackford directed Ray in 2004.
What is the IMDb rating?
Ray has an IMDb rating of 7.7/10 from 160,266 votes.
Where can I watch Ray?
Ray is available on Netflix, YouTube TV, Netflix Standard with Ads.
How long is Ray?
Ray has a runtime of 2h 32min (152 minutes).
How much did Ray earn at the box office?
Ray earned $75,331,600 worldwide.

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