The Soloist

The Soloist

Life has a mind of its own

PG-13 2009 · 117 min · ★ 6.7 · Drama, Music

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

Directed by Joe Wright · Written by Susannah Grant

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