RAY
(2004)
Run time: 2h 32min | Biography, Drama, Music | Released: October 29, 2004 (USA)
Legendary soul musician Ray Charles is portrayed by Jamie Foxx in this Oscar-winning biopic. Young Ray watches his 7-year-old brother drown at age seven. When he loses his sight at the age of 9, his hardworking mother (Sharon Warren) urges him not to feel sorry for himself. He rises through the ranks of the Seattle jazz scene, struggling with drug addiction and infidelity while on the road. Supported by his wife (Kerry Washington), Ray Charles redefines soul music and inspires a generation.
Director: Taylor Hackford
Writer(s): Taylor Hackford, James L. White (story)
Starring: Jamie Foxx, Kerry Washington
BOX OFFICE
Estimated budget:
$40 million
U.S. Box office:
$75,331,600
Foreign Box office:
$49,399,934
Worldwide Sales:
$124,731,534
Widest Release:
2,474 Theaters