The SoloistOverview and Synopsis

  • The Soloist
  • Opened April 24, 2009 | Runtime:1 hr. 49 min.
  • PG-13
    language, thematic elements and some drug use
  • The Soloist is a biographical drama about real-life musical prodigy Nathaniel Anthony Ayers, who dropped out of Julliard after developing schizophrenia and became a homeless musician on the streets of Los Angeles. Journalist Steve Lopez Read More

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  • Cast: Jamie Foxx, Robert Downey, Jr., Catherine Keener, Tom Hollander, Lisa Gay Hamilton
  • Director: Joe Wright
  • Genres: Docudrama, Drama

The Soloist Movie Photos

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  • Jamie Foxx as Nathaniel Ayers and Robert Downey Jr. as Steve Lopez in "The Soloist."
  • Robert Downey Jr. as Steve Lopez and Jamie Foxx as Nathaniel Ayers in "The Soloist."
  • Jamie Foxx as Nathaniel Ayers and Robert Downey Jr. as Steve Lopez in "The Soloist."

The Soloist Special Event Photos

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  • Halle Berry and Jamie Foxx at the California premiere of "The Soloist."
  • Jamie Foxx and Robert Downey Jr. at the California premiere of "The Soloist."
  • Jamie Foxx at the California premiere of "The Soloist."

The Soloist Recent Fan Reviews

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  • It was alright
    by GPKman

    It was a good movie, but kind of confused me at some parts. It seemed very long, too....Read More

  • A Ray of Hope for the "Hopeless"
    by GRgenius

    Initially when presented with this movie, I was not interested in seeing it. I usually like my movies to end happily, or at least as expected (sounds cliche even typing it...if it ends as expected...Read More

  • Very Well Thought Out Movie
    by Garrett_Ross32

    This movie was very deep, somewhat sad, and had a great plot. If you want to see a well-acted out movie with a great meaning then this is a movie for you. The only thing I didn't like about it was...Read More

  • Depressing!
    by kenfugate

    This is NOT a film with a happy ending. It is very slow moving and frustrating. Go see a real concert....Read More

The Soloist Critic Reviews

  • "...trite and contrived, that unfortunately is what The Soloist has done with the sensitive, nuanced reality of Lopez's story by forcing it to fit into the Procrustean bed of Hollywood convention..." Los Angeles Times

    - Kenneth Turan

  • "The Soloist is unabashedly emotional without veering into mawkish territory." USA Today

    - Claudia Puig

  • "...American feature has moments of power and imagination, but the overworked style and heavy socially conscious bent exude an off-putting sense of self-importance, making for a picture that's more of a chore than a pleasure to sit through..." Variety

    - Todd McCarthy

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