6.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Soloist (2009)
The Soloist (2009)
Overview
A Los Angeles journalist befriends a homeless Juilliard-trained musician, while looking for a new article for the paper.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Viewer Rating
6.3
Overview
A Los Angeles journalist befriends a homeless Juilliard-trained musician, while looking for a new article for the paper.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film addresses the left-leaning concern of homelessness and mental illness, yet its championed solution emphasizes individual human connection and compassion over systemic critique or political advocacy, leading to a neutral ideological stance.
The movie features a diverse cast, accurately reflecting the real-life individuals and urban environment of its true story. Its narrative centers on human connection and societal challenges, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities.
Secondary
The Soloist does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative is entirely focused on the biographical story of Steve Lopez and Nathaniel Ayers, exploring mental illness, journalism, and classical music without incorporating queer identities or experiences.
The Soloist does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative is entirely focused on the biographical story of Nathaniel Ayers, a classical musician experiencing homelessness and mental illness, and his relationship with journalist Steve Lopez.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Soloist is a biographical drama based on real historical figures and events. All major characters, including Nathaniel Ayers and Steve Lopez, maintain their documented historical gender in the film adaptation.
The film is a biographical drama based on real historical figures, Nathaniel Ayers and Steve Lopez. Both lead characters are portrayed by actors who match the documented race of the individuals they represent, with no instances of race swapping for any established character.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.7
6.7
Critic Ratings
5.6
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