Downbeat vs The Soloist
Downbeat has the higher audience score (10/10 against 6.7/10 for The Soloist). Downbeat is the shorter watch at 1h 31m compared with 1h 49m. The Soloist is the older of the two (2009 against 2026). Both are drama, music movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Downbeat
The Soloist| Downbeat | The Soloist | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 10.0/10 | ★ 6.7/10 |
| Year | 2026 | 2009 |
| Length | 1h 31m | 1h 49m |
| Genres | Drama, Music | Drama, Music |
| Country | United States of America | – |
| Director | Danny Madden | Joe Wright |
| Main cast | Christie Lynn Smith, Gary Galone, Will Madden, Skyler Bible, Dustin Hahn | Nelsan Ellis, Jena Malone, Rachael Harris, Robert Downey Jr., Lorraine Toussaint |
Synopsis
Downbeat
Fleeing mistakes in Atlanta, Mauro crashes on his sister’s couch in Boston. He takes to bucket drumming on the streets for a way out, but can’t stop screwing things up and drawing everyone else into his own feral shortcomings.
The Soloist
A Los Angeles journalist befriends a homeless Juilliard-trained musician, while looking for a new article for the paper.
Where to watch
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