Overview
A God-fearing bluesman takes to a wild young woman who, as a victim of childhood sexual abuse, is looking everywhere for love, but never quite finding it.
MovieMagicScore Overview
Auto-generatedDirected by Craig Brewer, this 2006 drama centers on a devout blues musician who takes in a troubled young woman scarred by past abuse and searching restlessly for love and connection. Steeped in Southern atmosphere and the raw emotion of the blues, the film explores redemption, faith, trauma, and the unlikely bond between two damaged souls. Provocative and earthy in tone, it leans on character and mood rather than plot mechanics, with mature themes throughout. Holding a MagicMovieScore of 6.8, it suits viewers drawn to intense, character-driven Southern dramas about healing and human connection.
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Trailer
Top Cast
Christina Ricci
Rae
Samuel L. Jackson
Lazarus
Justin Timberlake
Ronnie Morgan
S. Epatha Merkerson
Angela
John Cothran
Reverend R. L.
David Banner
Tehronne
Michael Raymond-James
Gill
Adriane Lenox
Rose Woods
915 ratings. The score is reasonably stable but could shift up to 0.09 as more ratings come in.
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Movie Info
Release Date
December 31, 2006
Runtime
1h 56m
Rating
R
Genres
Drama
Director