Ray is 2 h 32 min long (152 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:32 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

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Ray (2004) runs 2 h 32 min, is rated PG-13 in the US and averages 7.5 from 2,339 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime: 2 h 32 min — ends 10:32 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: PG-13 (US)
Genres: Drama, Music
Released: October 29, 2004
TMDB rating: 7.5 / 10 from 2,339 votes
Director: Taylor Hackford
Starring: Jamie Foxx, Kerry Washington, Regina King, Harry Lennix
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and Music reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. At 2 h 32 min, plan the evening: start by 8:28 pm to finish before 11 pm.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Philo (subscription), Starz Amazon Channel (subscription), Starz (subscription), Starz Apple TV channel (subscription), Starz Roku Premium Channel (subscription), YouTube Free (free with ads).

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How long is Ray?: Ray is 2 h 32 min long (152 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:32 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Ray rated?: Ray is rated PG-13 in the US.
Is Ray a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Music reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. At 2 h 32 min, plan the evening: start by 8:28 pm to finish before 11 pm.
Where can I stream Ray?: In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Philo (subscription), Starz Amazon Channel (subscription), Starz (subscription), Starz Apple TV channel (subscription), Starz Roku Premium Channel (subscription), YouTube Free (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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