Ray (2004)

Ray

Ray is a powerful, music-driven biographical drama that follows the life and career of Ray Charles, from his poverty-stricken childhood in the segregated South—where he lost his sight at seven—to his rise as a pioneering rhythm-and-blues star in the 1950s and 60s. Jamie Foxx gives a commanding, Oscar-winning portrayal of Charles as the film alternates between present-day scenes and vivid flashbacks, charting his early struggles, the creation of his distinctive sound (fusing gospel, country and R&B), and the personal demons that threaten his brilliance: racism, volatile relationships, and heroin addiction. Watching Ray, you’ll experience electrifying performance and concert sequences, rich period detail, and intimate character moments that balance triumph and tragedy. The movie immerses you in the music—both onstage and in the songwriting process—while delivering an emotional, sometimes raw portrait of an artist fighting to control his life and legacy.

Actors: Jamie Foxx, Regina King, Kerry Washington

Director: Taylor Hackford

Runtime: 152 min

Genres: Biography, Drama, Music

Filmaffinity Rating 7.1 /10 Metacritic Rating 73 /100 IMDB Rating 7.7 /10 Bmoat Rating 7.4 /10