# The Soloist (2009)

> A newspaper columnist’s attempt to rescue a gifted homeless cellist becomes a searching portrait of friendship, mental illness, and the limits of good intentions.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/10429

## Facts

- Runtime: 117 min
- Genres: Drama, Music
- Director: Joe Wright
- Cast: Robert Downey Jr., Jamie Foxx, Catherine Keener, Tom Hollander, Nelsan Ellis, Michael Bunin, LisaGay Hamilton, Rachael Harris
- TMDB rating: 6.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0821642/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: melancholic, compassionate, earnest, reflective evening, social issue film night

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