The Soloist

M
1h 49m
2009
6.695 /10 (793)

Life has a mind of its own

Overview

A Los Angeles journalist befriends a homeless Juilliard-trained musician, while looking for a new article for the paper.

Country : France, United States of America, United Kingdom
Languages : English
Released Date: 2009-04-24

Top Billed Cast

Robert Downey Jr.

Steve Lopez

Jamie Foxx

Nathaniel Ayers

Catherine Keener

Mary Weston

Tom Hollander

Graham Claydon

Nelsan Ellis

David Carter

Michael Bunin

Adam Crane

LisaGay Hamilton

Jennifer Ayers

Rachael Harris

Leslie Bloom

Stephen Root

Curt Reynolds

Lorraine Toussaint

Flo Ayers

Jena Malone

Cheery Lab Tech

Octavia Spencer

Troubled Woman

Justin Martin

Young Nathaniel

Kokayi Ampah

Bernie Carpenter

Patrick Tatten

Paul Jr.

Susane Lee

Marisa

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