Release Date
October 29, 2004
DVD Release Date
February 1, 2005 (Buy on Amazon)
Director
Taylor Hackford
Writer
Taylor Hackford, James L. White
Cast
Jamie Foxx, Regina King, Kerry Washington, Clifton Powell, Aunjanue Ellis, Harry Lennix, Terrence Dashon Howard, Larenz Tate, Sharon Warren
Studio
Running Time
153 minutes
MPA Rating
Rated PG-13 for depiction of drug addiction, sexuality and some thematic elements
What is Ray about?
"Ray" is the never-before-told, musical biographical drama of American legend Ray Charles. Born in a poor town in Georgia, Ray Charles went blind at the age of seven shortly after witnessing his younger brother's accidental death. Inspired by a fiercely independent mother who insisted he make his own in the world, Charles found his calling and his gift behind a piano keyboard. Touring across the Southern musical circuit, the soulful singer gained a reputation and... Full synopsis »
MOVIE REVIEW
Taylor Hackford should be commended in a big way. No, not for the movie, but for giving a chance to Jamie Foxx to break out in a big way. Ray, based on the early career of Ray Charles Robinson, is a good but not great biopic, but Foxx delivers a career-changing performance. Full movie review »
