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The Soloist (2009)

Movie 1h 49m ★ 6.7/10

Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something

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Released in 2009, The Soloist is a drama and music movie. It is directed by Joe Wright. The cast includes Nelsan Ellis, Jena Malone and Rachael Harris. The running time is 1h 49m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.7 out of 10.

66Tonight Score A balanced pick.

Synopsis

A Los Angeles journalist befriends a homeless Juilliard-trained musician, while looking for a new article for the paper.

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Questions about The Soloist

What genre is The Soloist?
The Soloist is categorised as Drama, Music.
Who stars in The Soloist?
Nelsan Ellis, Jena Malone, Rachael Harris, Robert Downey Jr., Lorraine Toussaint appear in the main cast.
Who directed The Soloist?
Joe Wright directed The Soloist.
How long is The Soloist?
The Soloist runs for 1h 49m (109 minutes).
Is The Soloist worth watching?
It holds an audience score of 6.7/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
Where can I watch The Soloist?
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