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Goodbye Solo (2009): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

Goodbye Solo (2009) movie poster

Goodbye Solo is a 2009 drama directed by Ramin Bahrani, starring Red West and Souleymane Sy Savane. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes and earned $942,209 worldwide. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Male Lead at the Spirit Awards 2010. Critics gave it 93% on Rotten Tomatoes and 89 on Metacritic.

Rotten Tomatoes
93%
worldwide gross
$942.2K
award nomination
1
Metascore
89
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Goodbye Solo (2009) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 31m (91 min)
Director
Ramin Bahrani
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Goodbye Solo About?

The premise of Goodbye Solo without spoilers.

In the quiet streets of Winston-Salem, an unlikely friendship develops between a dedicated father and taxi driver named Solo, and William, a man wrestling with his past. As their lives intertwine, they find comfort and understanding in one another, exploring themes of family, regret, and the search for a better future. The story portrays a poignant connection between two men from different backgrounds, highlighting generational differences and the complexities of American identity.

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Cast & crew

Goodbye Solo Cast

Red West leads the cast, with Souleymane Sy Savane. Directed by Ramin Bahrani.

From the director

More from Ramin Bahrani

More films directed by Ramin Bahrani, best-rated first: Chop Shop, 99 Homes, The White Tiger and Man Push Cart.

Full filmography
Ratings

Goodbye Solo Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Goodbye Solo 93% on Rotten Tomatoes and 89 on Metacritic.

Box office

Goodbye Solo Box Office

Goodbye Solo grossed $942,209 worldwide. $870,781 came from the US and Canada and $71,428 (8%) from the rest of the world.

2009 box office

Worldwide gross

$942.2K

US & Canada
$870.8K
International
$71.4K
US & Canada 92% Rest of the world 8%
Awards

Goodbye Solo Awards & Nominations

Goodbye Solo earned 1 award nomination, including Best Male Lead at the Spirit Awards 2010.

1 nomination1 ceremony

Videos

Goodbye Solo Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Goodbye Solo.

GOODBYE SOLO - Official US Theatrical Trailer
Cars

Cars in Goodbye Solo

10 cars on screen, including the 2000 Ford Crown Victoria and the 1992 Buick LeSabre.

All 10 cars
  • 2000 Ford Crown Victoria in Goodbye Solo 2000 Ford Crown Victoria Featured role
  • 1992 Buick LeSabre in Goodbye Solo 1992 Buick LeSabre Background role
  • 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan in Goodbye Solo 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan Background role
  • 2003 Ford Crown Victoria in Goodbye Solo 2003 Ford Crown Victoria Background role
Details

Goodbye Solo Also Known As

8 alternative titles, including “Прощай” and “Соло”.

Also known as
  • Прощай
  • Соло
  • להתראות
  • סולו
  • 再见索罗
  • 굿바이 솔로
  • Żegnaj Solo
  • Adeus

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FAQ

Goodbye Solo FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Goodbye Solo, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Goodbye Solo?

Goodbye Solo runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

When was Goodbye Solo released?

Goodbye Solo was released on March 27, 2009.

Who directed Goodbye Solo?

Goodbye Solo was directed by Ramin Bahrani.

More films by Ramin Bahrani

Who is in the cast of Goodbye Solo?

Goodbye Solo stars Red West and Souleymane Sy Savane.

How much did Goodbye Solo make at the box office?

Goodbye Solo grossed $942,209 worldwide ($870,781 domestic, $71,428 international).

How is Goodbye Solo rated?

Goodbye Solo has 93% on Rotten Tomatoes, 89 on Metacritic and 69% on TMDB.

Was Goodbye Solo nominated for any awards?

Goodbye Solo received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.

Does Goodbye Solo have a post-credit scene?

No. Goodbye Solo has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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