Ray
"The extraordinary life story of Ray Charles."
Originally released in 2004. Ray is a drama/music film. directed by Taylor Hackford. With a runtime of 2h 32m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Jamie Foxx, Kerry Washington, and Regina King
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 29, 2004
21 years ago
Runtime
2h 32m
152 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (2,127 votes)
Budget
$40M
Production budget
Box Office
$124.7M
3.1x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jamie Foxx
as Ray Charles
Kerry Washington
as Della Bea Robinson
Regina King
as Margie Hendricks
Harry Lennix
as Joe Adams
Clifton Powell
as Jeff Brown
Bokeem Woodbine
as Fathead Newman
Sharon Warren
as Aretha Robinson
C.J. Sanders
as Young Ray Robinson
Curtis Armstrong
as Ahmet Ertegun
Richard Schiff
as Jerry Wexler
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $40,000,000
- Revenue
- $124,700,000
Production Companies
- Bristol Bay Productions
- Universal Pictures
- Anvil Films
- Baldwin Entertainment Group
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ray about?
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 b...
Who directed Ray?
Ray was directed by Taylor Hackford.
How long is Ray?
Ray has a runtime of 2 hours and 32 minutes (152 minutes total).
When was Ray released?
Ray was released on October 29, 2004 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Ray?
The main cast of Ray includes Jamie Foxx, Kerry Washington, Regina King, Harry Lennix, Clifton Powell.
Is Ray worth watching?
Ray has a user rating of 7.4/10 based on 2,127 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.