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Ray

7.520042h 32mR15+MovieDramaMusic

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
ProducersWilliam J. Immerman·Howard Baldwin

Where to watch

Amazon Prime VideoAmazon Prime VideoU-NEXTU-NEXTAmazon Prime Video with AdsAmazon Prime Video with Ads
Availability shown for Japan · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Taylor Hackford

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

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Ray — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Ray?

Ray is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and U-NEXT in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Ray on Netflix?

No, Ray is not on Netflix in Japan as of August 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and U-NEXT.

Is Ray on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Ray is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in Japan as of August 2026.

Where can I watch Ray for free?

Ray is available on Amazon Prime Video and U-NEXT in Japan, 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).