The Soloist (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2009, The Soloist is a drama and music film directed by Joe Wright, running about 109 minutes. “Life has a mind of its own” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Los Angeles journalist befriends a homeless Juilliard-trained musician, while looking for a new article for the paper.
Who’s in it. The Soloist stars Robert Downey Jr. as Steve Lopez, Jamie Foxx as Nathaniel Ayers, Catherine Keener as Mary Weston and Tom Hollander as Graham Claydon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Soloist has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $38.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 The Soloist page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Soloist tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Soloist (2009)?
- In US, The Soloist is available to 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 The Soloist worth watching?
- The Soloist holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Soloist?
- The Soloist stars Robert Downey Jr., Jamie Foxx, Catherine Keener, Tom Hollander and Nelsan Ellis.
- When was The Soloist released?
- The Soloist was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.