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Ray

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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…

DirectorTaylor Hackford
WritersJames L. White·Taylor Hackford
ProducersStuart Benjamin·Howard Baldwin

Where to watch

Hollywood SuiteHollywood SuiteHollywood Suite Amazon ChannelHollywood Suite Amazon Channel
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Taylor Hackford

JFJamie Foxx
Jamie Foxx
Ray Charles
KWKerry Washington
Kerry Washington
Della Bea Robinson
RKRegina King
Regina King
Margie Hendricks
HLHarry Lennix
Harry Lennix
Joe Adams
CPClifton Powell
Clifton Powell
Jeff Brown
BWBokeem Woodbine
Bokeem Woodbine
Fathead Newman
SW
Sharon Warren
Aretha Robinson
CS
C.J. Sanders
Young Ray Robinson
CACurtis Armstrong
Curtis Armstrong
Ahmet Ertegun
RSRichard Schiff
Richard Schiff
Jerry Wexler
LTLarenz Tate
Larenz Tate
Quincy Jones
THTerrence Howard
Terrence Howard
Gossie McGee

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Ray — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Ray?

Ray is streaming on Hollywood Suite in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Ray on Netflix?

No, Ray is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Hollywood Suite.

Is Ray on Amazon Prime Video?

Ray isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Ray for free?

Ray is available on Hollywood Suite in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is Ray based on a true story?

Yes — Ray is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).