Who's Involved:
Release Date:
Friday, April 24, 2009 Nationwide
thematic elements, some drug use and language
Plot: What's the story about?
In "The Soloist," an emotionally soaring drama about the redemptive power of music, journalist Steve Lopez (Oscar nominee Robert Downey Jr.) discovers Nathaniel Anthony Ayers (Oscar winner Jamie Foxx), a former classical music prodigy, playing his violin on the streets of L.A. As Lopez endeavors to help the homeless man find his way back, a unique friendship is formed, one that transforms both their lives. "The Soloist" is directed by Joe Wright (Golden Globe winner for Best Drama and Oscar nominee for Best Picture "Atonement").
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Who stars in The Soloist: Cast List
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The Avengers, Oppenheimer
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The Boogeyman, The Last Full Measure
Who's making The Soloist: Crew List
A look at the The Soloist behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Joe Wright last directed Cyrano and The Woman in the Window . The film's writer Susannah Grant last wrote The 5th Wave and Burlesque.
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Production: What we know about The Soloist?
Key Facts
- Steve Lopez's articles, "From Skid Row to Disney Hall," were published in 2005 and will serve as the basis for an upcoming book by Putnam. Production is set to begin January 2008 (12/18/07).
Filming Timeline
- 2009 - April: The film was set to Completed status.
The Soloist Release Date: When was the film released?
The Soloist was a Nationwide release in 2009 on Friday, April 24, 2009 in around 2,024 theaters. There were 8 other movies released on the same date, including Fighting, Obsessed and The Informers.
The Soloist DVD & Blu-ray Release Date: When was the film released?
The Soloist was released on DVD & Blu-ray on Tuesday, August 4, 2009 .