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The Soloist (2009) is available on Hoopla with a participating library card. Also available to rent on Apple TV+.
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You can watch The Soloist (2009) on Hoopla with a participating library card, rent on Apple TV+, or buy on Apple TV+.
A Los Angeles journalist befriends a homeless Juilliard-trained musician, while looking for a new article for the paper.
A raw, heartbreaking portrayal of schizophrenia captures the chaotic brilliance of a man lost to the streets. This unexpected friendship between a driven reporter and a broken cellist finds its soul in the jagged notes of a cello.
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Director
Joe Wright
Cast
Robert Downey Jr., Jamie Foxx, Catherine Keener, Tom Hollander, Nelsan Ellis, Michael Bunin, LisaGay Hamilton, Rachael Harris, Stephen Root, Lorraine Toussaint
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The Soloist
You can watch The Soloist (2009) on Hoopla with a participating library card, rent on Apple TV+, or buy on Apple TV+.
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6.7/10
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56%
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Director
Joe Wright
Cast
Robert Downey Jr., Jamie Foxx, Catherine Keener, Tom Hollander, Nelsan Ellis, Michael Bunin, LisaGay Hamilton, Rachael Harris, Stephen Root, Lorraine Toussaint
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