7.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Ray (2004)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.6
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
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Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Positive
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
While depicting the struggles of racism and poverty, the film's central thesis champions individual talent, perseverance, and personal responsibility as the primary means to overcome adversity and addiction, aligning its narrative solutions with right-leaning values of self-reliance.
The movie 'Ray' authentically portrays the life and career of Ray Charles, a Black musical icon, with a cast that accurately reflects the historical figures and cultural environment. While it depicts the challenges faced by a Black artist in the mid-20th century music industry, the narrative primarily celebrates his journey and resilience rather than explicitly critiquing traditional identities.
Secondary
The film portrays Christianity as a foundational and deeply influential force in Ray Charles's life, particularly through his mother's devout faith and the gospel music that shaped his artistic expression. It highlights the community, moral guidance, and musical inspiration derived from the church, without critiquing the faith itself, even as Ray struggles with his personal demons.
The film 'Ray' is a biographical account of Ray Charles's life, primarily focusing on his musical career, personal struggles, and relationships with women. There are no identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes present in the narrative, resulting in an N/A rating for LGBTQ+ portrayal.
The film 'Ray' is a biographical drama focusing on the life and career of musician Ray Charles. It does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative, which centers on Charles's musical journey, personal struggles, and relationships.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "Ray" is a biopic based on the life of musician Ray Charles. All major characters, including Ray Charles and other historical figures, are portrayed on screen with their historically documented genders. There are no instances of a character established as one gender being portrayed as a different gender.
The film is a biographical drama about Ray Charles, a Black musician. All major historical figures, both Black and White, are portrayed by actors of the same race as their real-life counterparts. No character's established race was altered for the screen.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.7
7.5
Critic Ratings
7.9
7.3
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