Born on a sharecropping plantation in Northern Florida, Ray Charles went blind at seven. Inspired by a fiercely independent mom who insisted he make his own way, He found his calling and his gift behind a piano keyboard. Touring across the Southern musical circuit, the soulful singer gained a reputation and then exploded with worldwide fame when he pioneered coupling gospel and country together.

Lady Sings the Blues
1972
6.9/10

In Darkness
2018
6.0/10

The Doors
1991
7.1/10

Better Man
2024
7.6/10

Nowhere Boy
2009
7.2/10

Cadillac Records
2008
7.1/10

La Bamba
1987
7.3/10

Rocketman
2019
7.3/10

Almost Famous
2000
7.5/10

Blaze
2018
6.3/10

Stomp the Yard
2007
7.1/10

Black Snake Moan
2006
6.8/10

Mo' Better Blues
1990
6.5/10

Get On Up
2014
6.8/10

Bird
1988
6.8/10

Hounddog
2008
6.4/10

King of the Hill
1993
6.8/10

All Eyez on Me
2017
6.7/10

Hesher
2010
6.8/10

Rails & Ties
2007
6.4/10
Omagh
2005
6.479/10