Directed by:
Taylor Hackford

Written by:
James L. White

Genre:
Biography | Drama | Music

Runtime:
152 mins

Plot:
The story of the life and career of the legendary rhythm and blues musician Ray Charles, from his humble beginnings in the South, where he went blind at age seven, to his meteoric rise to stardom during the 1950s and 1960s.

Release Date:
October 29, 2004

Reception:

Jamie Foxx
Kerry Washington
Regina King
Clifton Powell
Harry Lennix
Bokeem Woodbine
Aunjanue Ellis
Sharon Warren
C.J. Sanders
Curtis Armstrong
Richard Schiff
Larenz Tate
Terrence Howard
David Krumholtz

Wins
Nominations
  • Best Motion Picture of the Year | Taylor Hackford, Stuart Benjamin, Howard Baldwin
  • Best Achievement in Directing | Taylor Hackford
  • Best Achievement in Film Editing | Paul Hirsch
  • Best Achievement in Costume Design | Sharen Davis
Nominations
  • Best Original Screenplay | James L. White
  • Best Original Music | Craig Armstrong
Wins
Nominations
  • Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
Wins
  • Outstanding Male Actor in a Leading Role | Jamie Foxx
Nominations
  • Outstanding Performance by a Cast
Wins
  • Best Edited Feature Film – Comedy or Musical | Paul Hirsch
Nominations
Nominations
Nominations
Wins
  • Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media | Craig Armstrong
  • Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media | James Austin, Stuart Benjamin, Taylor Hackford, Ray Charles