Ray (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 2004, Ray is a drama and music film directed by Taylor Hackford, running about 152 minutes. “The extraordinary life story of Ray Charles.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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 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.
Who’s in it. Ray stars Jamie Foxx as Ray Charles, Kerry Washington as Della Bea Robinson, Regina King as Margie Hendricks and Harry Lennix as Joe Adams, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Ray has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $124.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ray page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ray tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ray (2004)?
- In US, Ray is available to stream on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel and Starz Roku Premium Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ray worth watching?
- Ray holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Ray?
- Ray stars Jamie Foxx, Kerry Washington, Regina King, Harry Lennix and Clifton Powell.
- When was Ray released?
- Ray was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 152 minutes.