The Soloist
2009 · 117 min · Director: Joe Wright
Show plot summary (may contain spoilers)
In 2005, the only thing hurting Los Angeles Times columnist Steve Lopez more than his face from a recent bike accident was his pressing need for story ideas. That is when he discovers Nathaniel Ayers, a mentally ill, homeless street musician who possesses extraordinary talent, even through his half-broken instruments. Inspired by his story, Lopez writes an acclaimed series of articles about Ayers and attempts to do more to help both him and the rest of the underclass of LA have a better life. However, Lopez's good intentions run headlong in the hard realities of the strength of Ayers' personal demons and the larger social injustices facing the homeless. Regardless, Lopez and Ayers must find a way to conquer their deepest anxieties and frustrations to hope for a brighter future for both of them.
Emotional fingerprint
The Soloist (2009) — Movie. Top emotional signals: Empathy 35%, Sadness 25%, Inspiration 20%. Source: AI estimate. Shares describe emotional signal, not percentages of people. Your experience may differ. How we measure
- Empathy35%
- Sadness25%
- Inspiration20%
- Love10%
- Anxiety10%
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Each viewer contributes one response, split equally across their selected emotions. When available, an automated estimate supplies a prior that is blended with those responses. Counts include distinct viewers, not automated estimates or archived anonymous votes. Fewer than 3 viewers is an early estimate; more responses do not guarantee certainty.
Why it feels this way
The strongest emotional signals are Empathy, Sadness, Inspiration. Genres: Drama, Music, Biography. AI estimate.
Is it worth watching?
Consider this title if you are looking for Empathy, Sadness and Inspiration. Its IMDb rating of 6.7/10 suggests a generally positive audience reception. For these leading emotions, its Feel Score is 70/100.
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Emotional journey
- Empathy
- Hope
- Tension
Not enough subtitle evidence
No dominant emotion
Dominant emotion: Tension
Dominant emotion: Curiosity
Dominant emotion: Hope
Dominant emotion: Empathy
Dominant emotion: Sadness
Dominant emotion
| % | Approximate minute | Dominant emotion | Overall intensity | Empathy | Hope | Tension |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 % | ≈ 3′ | Tension | 38 % | 22 % | 2 % | 28 % |
| 7.5 % | ≈ 9′ | Curiosity | 38 % | 18 % | 5 % | 23 % |
| 12.5 % | ≈ 15′ | Curiosity | 41 % | 21 % | 13 % | 24 % |
| 17.5 % | ≈ 20′ | Curiosity | 50 % | 38 % | 28 % | 24 % |
| 22.5 % | ≈ 26′ | Hope | 55 % | 48 % | 41 % | 23 % |
| 27.5 % | ≈ 32′ | Hope | 53 % | 46 % | 39 % | 29 % |
| 32.5 % | ≈ 38′ | Empathy | 54 % | 45 % | 26 % | 38 % |
| 37.5 % | ≈ 44′ | Tension | 60 % | 43 % | 18 % | 50 % |
| 42.5 % | ≈ 50′ | Tension | 61 % | 44 % | 16 % | 51 % |
| 47.5 % | ≈ 56′ | Empathy | 61 % | 50 % | 28 % | 35 % |
| 52.5 % | ≈ 61′ | Hope | 60 % | 49 % | 40 % | 27 % |
| 57.5 % | ≈ 67′ | Tension | 59 % | 49 % | 38 % | 40 % |
| 62.5 % | ≈ 73′ | Empathy | 60 % | 54 % | 30 % | 49 % |
| 67.5 % | ≈ 79′ | Empathy | 63 % | 53 % | 26 % | 53 % |
| 72.5 % | ≈ 85′ | Tension | 69 % | 51 % | 30 % | 63 % |
| 77.5 % | ≈ 91′ | Tension | 70 % | 54 % | 30 % | 61 % |
| 82.5 % | ≈ 97′ | Sadness | 70 % | 60 % | 30 % | 44 % |
| 87.5 % | ≈ 102′ | Empathy | 74 % | 68 % | 49 % | 23 % |
| 92.5 % | ≈ 108′ | Hope | 75 % | 70 % | 63 % | 12 % |
| 97.5 % | ≈ 114′ | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence |
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Cast
Adam Crane
Bernie Carpenter
Paul Jr.
Marisa
Mayor Villaigosa
Julliard Conductor
Details
- Directed by
- Joe Wright
- Written by
- Susannah Grant, Steve Lopez
- Type
- Movies
- Released
- 2009
- Runtime
- 117 min
- Country
- United Kingdom, France, United States
- Ratings
- Feels mostly
- Empathy
- Data updated
Where to watch
Rent
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