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The Soloist

6.720091h 57m12MovieDramaMusic

A Los Angeles journalist befriends a homeless Juilliard-trained musician, while looking for a new article for the paper.

DirectorJoe Wright
WritersSteve Lopez·Susannah Grant
ProducersRuss Krasnoff·Gary Foster

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Cast · Directed by Joe Wright

RJRobert Downey Jr.
Robert Downey Jr.
Steve Lopez
JFJamie Foxx
Jamie Foxx
Nathaniel Ayers
CKCatherine Keener
Catherine Keener
Mary Weston
THTom Hollander
Tom Hollander
Graham Claydon
NENelsan Ellis
Nelsan Ellis
David Carter
MBMichael Bunin
Michael Bunin
Adam Crane
LHLisaGay Hamilton
LisaGay Hamilton
Jennifer Ayers
RHRachael Harris
Rachael Harris
Leslie Bloom
SRStephen Root
Stephen Root
Curt Reynolds
LTLorraine Toussaint
Lorraine Toussaint
Flo Ayers
JMJena Malone
Jena Malone
Cheery Lab Tech
OSOctavia Spencer
Octavia Spencer
Troubled Woman

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The Soloist — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Soloist?

The Soloist is streaming on YouTube Free in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Soloist on Netflix?

No, The Soloist is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026. It's currently on YouTube Free.

Is The Soloist on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch The Soloist for free?

The Soloist is available to stream free (with ads) on YouTube Free in United Kingdom.

Is The Soloist based on a true story?

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