Movie

Ray

“The extraordinary life story of Ray Charles.”

★ 7.5(2,222)20042h 32m

Ray is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD. Availability checked 11 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Taylor Hackford
Release date: 2004-10-29
Runtime: 2h 32m
Language: English
Box office: $124,700,000
Budget: $40,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Bristol Bay Productions

Ray — trailer

About Ray

Ray is a 2004 movie in the Drama and Music genres, directed by Taylor Hackford, starring Jamie Foxx, Kerry Washington and Regina King. It has a runtime of 2 hours 32 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.5/10 from 2,222 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Ray in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Jamie Foxx

Ray Charles

Kerry Washington

Della Bea Robinson

Regina King

Margie Hendricks

Harry Lennix

Joe Adams

Clifton Powell

Jeff Brown

Bokeem Woodbine

Fathead Newman

Sharon Warren

Aretha Robinson

C.J. Sanders

Young Ray Robinson

Curtis Armstrong

Ahmet Ertegun

Richard Schiff

Jerry Wexler

Larenz Tate

Quincy Jones

Terrence Howard

Gossie McGee

Themes & keywords

blindness and impaired visioncountry musicjazzloss of loved oneoverdosebus ridegeorgiamelancholyrecord producerbiographyrags to richeschildhood traumagospelindianapolisrecord label

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Ray in Japan?+

In Japan, you can stream Ray on Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD.

Is Ray on Netflix?+

Ray is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

How long is Ray?+

Ray has a runtime of 2 hours 32 minutes (152 minutes).

Who stars in Ray?+

Ray stars Jamie Foxx, Kerry Washington, Regina King, Harry Lennix and Clifton Powell.

When did Ray come out?+

Ray is a 2004 movie directed by Taylor Hackford.

What genre is Ray?+

Ray is Drama and Music film.

Who directed Ray?+

Ray was directed by Taylor Hackford.