| Overall: | B+ |
|---|---|
| Violence: | B- |
| Sexual Content: | A- |
| Language: | D+ |
| Drugs/Alcohol: | D+ |
| Run Time: | 116 |
| Theater Release: | |
| Video Release: | 04 Aug 2009 |
| MPAA Rating: | |
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| How We Determine Our Grades | |
The Soloist is rated PG-13: for thematic elements, some drug use and language.
Cast: Jamie Foxx, Robert Downey Jr., Catherine Keener.
Studio: 2009 Paramount/Dreamworks
Website: Official site for The Soloist.
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About the Reviewer: Kerry Bennett
Kerry Bennett is interested in media from both a journalist and parent perspective. Along with authoring articles for several family-oriented publications, she has written for Parent Previews for nearly 10 years. She serves as Vice President of the Alberta Association for Media Awareness. She and her husband Garry have four sons.
