Summary:
In 2005, the only thing hurting Los Angeles Times columnist Steve Lopez more than his face from a recent bike accident was his pressing need for story ideas. That is when he discovers Nathaniel Ayers, a mentally ill, homeless street musician who possesses extraordinary talent, even through his half-broken instruments. Inspired by his story, Lopez writes an acclaimed series of articles about Ayers and attempts to do more to help both him and the rest of the underclass of LA have a better life. However, Lopez's good intentions run headlong in the hard realities of the strength of Ayers' personal demons and the larger social injustices facing the homeless. Regardless, Lopez and Ayers must find a way to conquer their deepest anxieties and frustrations to hope for a brighter future for both of them.
| Runtime: | 117 min |
|---|---|
| Rating: | Rated PG-13 for thematic elements, some drug use and language. |
| Production: | Universal Pictures |
| Genres: | Biography, Drama, Music |
| Countries: | USA, UK, France |
| Language: | English |
| Home Release Date: | Aug 4, 2009 |
| Director | Credit |
|---|---|
| Joe Wright | Director |
| Writer | Credit |
|---|---|
| Steve Lopez | Book "The Soloist: A Lost Dream, An Unlikely Friendship, And The Redemptive Power Of Music" |
| Susannah Grant | Screenplay |
| Principal Cast | Credit |
|---|---|
| Catherine Keener | Mary Weston |
| Jamie Foxx | Nathaniel Ayers |
| Robert Downey Jr. | Steve Lopez |
| Cast | Credit |
|---|---|
| Ilia Volok | Harry Barnoff |
| Justin Martin | Young Nathaniel |
| Kokayi Ampah | Bernie Carpenter |
| Lisa Gay Hamilton | Jennifer Ayers |
| Lorraine Toussaint | Flo Ayers |
| Marcos De Silvas | Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa |
| Nelsan Ellis | David Carter |
| Patrick Tatten | Paul Jr. |
| Rachael Harris | Leslie Bloom |
| Stephen Root | Curt Reynolds |
| Susane Lee | Marisa |
| Tom Hollander | Graham Claydon |
| Producer | Credit |
|---|---|
| Eric Fellner | Executive Producer |
| Eric Heffron | Co-Producer |
| Gary Foster | Producer |
| Jeff Skoll | Executive Producer |
| Josephine Davies | Associate Producer |
| Leeann Stonebreaker | Co-Producer |
| Patricia Whitcher | Executive Producer |
| Rikki Lea Bestall | Co-Producer |
| Russ Krasnoff | Producer |
| Tim Bevan | Executive Producer |
imdb.com
Movie title data, credits, and poster art provided by:
