The Best Ray Charles Movies, Ranked
27 credits from 1965 to 2024, ranked by the Movie Echo Score — a blend of critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The biggest box office hit is The Blues Brothers (1980) with $115M worldwide. Below: the best films by genre and by decade, the most awarded and the newest releases.
The Latest Ray Charles Movies
The most recent films Ray Charles is credited on, newest first — starting with Tom Dowd & the Language of Music (2004). Open any of them for the cast, ratings, box office and where to watch.
The Best Ray Charles Movies: Questions & Answers
The best-rated, highest-grossing, most awarded and newest Ray Charles films, answered from the rankings on this page.
What is the highest-grossing Ray Charles movie?
The Blues Brothers (1980) made the most at the box office, with $115M worldwide, followed by Tom Dowd & the Language of Music (2004) with $40.9K. Together, Ray Charles's films with box office figures have made $116M.
What is the best Ray Charles music movie?
Tom Dowd & the Language of Music (2004) is the best-rated of Ray Charles's music films. In other genres: The Blues Brothers (action).
What is the newest Ray Charles movie?
The newest film on Ray Charles's filmography is The Greatest Night in Pop (2024).
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