The Soloist
A Los Angeles journalist befriends a homeless Juilliard-trained musician, while looking for a new article for the paper.
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Frequently asked questions about The Soloist
Where can I watch The Soloist in the United States?
The Soloist is available to stream on Kanopy and Hoopla in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch The Soloist for free?
The Soloist streams free with ads in the United States on Kanopy and Hoopla. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for The Soloist?
The Soloist scores 6.7 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in The Soloist?
The Soloist stars Robert Downey Jr., Jamie Foxx, Catherine Keener, Tom Hollander, and Nelsan Ellis. Joe Wright is the director.
How long is The Soloist?
The Soloist runs 1h 57m (117 minutes).
When did The Soloist come out?
The Soloist was released on April 24, 2009.
Which studio made The Soloist?
The Soloist was produced by DreamWorks Pictures, Universal Pictures, and StudioCanal in France, the United States, and the United Kingdom.
What was the budget for The Soloist?
The Soloist was made on a budget of $60,000,000.
How much did The Soloist make at the box office?
The Soloist grossed $38,332,994 worldwide, against a budget of $60,000,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.