

Ray
The extraordinary life story of Ray Charles.
7.5(2,281)20042h 32m7
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.
TMDB
7.5/10
2,281 votes
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $40M
- Box office
- $124.7M
- Language
- English
- blindness and impaired vision
- country music
- jazz
- loss of loved one
- overdose
- bus ride
- georgia
- melancholy
- record producer
- biography
- rags to riches
- childhood trauma
Top billed cast















Where to watch
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Release dates
United StatesUS
- PremiereStarz Denver International Film Festival14 Oct 2004
- TheatricalPG-1329 Oct 2004
- PhysicalDVD1 Feb 2005
United KingdomGB
- PremiereBFI London Film Festival31 Oct 2004
- Theatrical1521 Jan 2005
- Physical15DVD6 Jun 2005
AustraliaAU
- TheatricalM27 Jan 2005
CanadaCA
- Premiere14AToronto International Film Festival12 Sept 2004
AustriaAT
- Digital / OTT1224 Oct 2004
BrazilBR
- Theatrical1629 Oct 2004
CzechiaCZ
- Digital / OTT15+10 Feb 2005
FranceFR
- TheatricalU22 Feb 2005
GermanyDE
- Theatrical125 Jan 2005
Hong KongHK
- Theatrical24 Feb 2005
HungaryHU
- Digital / OTT163 Feb 2005
IrelandIE
- Theatrical1521 Jan 2005
Frequently asked questions
- When was Ray released?
- Ray was released on 29 October 2004.
- Where can I watch Ray online?
- Ray is available on JioHotstar, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Amazon Video in India. Use the Watch now links in the Where to watch section for official pages.
- Is there a Hindi trailer for Ray?
- No verified Hindi trailer for Ray is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
- What is the rating of Ray?
- Ray holds a 7.5/10 audience score from 2,281 votes.
- Who directed Ray?
- Ray (2004) was directed by Taylor Hackford.
- How long is Ray?
- Ray runs for 2h 32m.











