In 2005, Steve Lopez is a journalist working for the Los Angeles Times. He is divorced and now works for his ex-wife, Mary, an editor. A biking accident lands Lopez in a hospital. See more

• Jamie Foxx as Nathaniel Ayers
• Robert Downey Jr. as Steve Lopez
• Catherine Keener as Mary Weston
• Tom Hollander as … See more

The film is based on the true story of Nathaniel Ayers, a musician who developed schizophrenia and became homeless. Directed by Joe Wright, was written by Susannah Grant, based on a series of columns written by Los Angeles Times See more

Box office
On its opening weekend, the film opened #4 behind Obsessed, 17 Again and Fighting, grossing $9.7 million in 2,024 theaters, with a $4,800 average per theater. The film went on to gross just half of its $60 million budget, … See more

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• Nathaniel Ayers Performs July 2009 NAMI Convention See more