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Ray

7.520042h 32mPG-13MovieDramaMusic

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·Karen Elise Baldwin

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YouTube TVYouTube TVStarzStarzStarz Apple TV ChannelStarz Apple TV Channel
Availability shown for United States · 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 YouTube TV and Starz in United States, 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 United States as of August 2026. It's currently on YouTube TV and Starz.

Is Ray on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch Ray for free?

Ray is available to stream free (with ads) on YouTube Free in United States.

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).