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Directed by Taylor Hackford. With Jamie Foxx, Kerry Washington, Regina King.
75/100
TMDB RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
Born on a sharecropping plantation in Northern Florida, Ray Charles went blind at seven. Inspired by a fiercely independent mom who insisted he make his own way, He found his calling and his gift behind a piano keyboard. Touring across the Southern musical circuit, the soulful singer gained a reputation and then exploded with worldwide fame when he pioneered coupling gospel and country together.
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75/100
TMDB RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTBorn on a sharecropping plantation in Northern Florida, Ray Charles went blind at seven. Inspired by a fiercely independent mom who insisted he make his own way, He fo…
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Release snapshot for Ray.
MoviHero lists October 29, 2004 as the release date for Ray. Taylor Hackford is the listed director. The listed cast includes Jamie Foxx as Ray Charles, Kerry Washington as Della Bea Robinson, Regina King as Margie Hendricks, Harry Lennix as Joe Adams. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateOctober 29, 2004
GenresDrama · Music
Runtime2h 32m
DirectorTaylor Hackford
CastJamie Foxx as Ray Charles, Kerry Washington as Della Bea Robinson, Regina King as Margie Hendricks, Harry Lennix as Joe Adams
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Ray runs 2h 32m. Allow extra time for breaks.
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The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 3/10: a more patient pace.
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The attention estimate is 6/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
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The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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TMDB: 75/100 (7.5/10) from 2,323 votes. Updated Oct 19, 2026.
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Pacing3/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required6/10
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CAST & CREW
The people who make it land.
Taylor HackfordDirector
Taylor HackfordWriter
James L. WhiteWriter
Karen BaldwinProducer
Howard BaldwinProducer
Jamie FoxxRay Charles
Kerry WashingtonDella Bea Robinson
Regina KingMargie Hendricks
Harry LennixJoe Adams
Clifton PowellJeff Brown
Bokeem WoodbineFathead Newman
Sharon WarrenAretha Robinson
C.J. SandersYoung Ray Robinson
CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherDella Bea RobinsonDella Bea Robinson appears in Ray (2004).Open character guide otherMargie HendricksMargie Hendricks appears in Ray (2004).Open character guide otherJeff BrownJeff Brown appears in Ray (2004).Open character guide otherJoe AdamsJoe Adams appears in Ray (2004).Open character guide otherRay CharlesRay Charles appears in Ray (2004).Open character guide
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