Soul Man
He didn't give up, he got down.
A white prospective grad student's affluent family won't pay his way through law school, so he takes tanning pills to darken his skin in order to qualify for an African-American scholarship at Harvard. He soon gets more than he bargained for, as he begins to learn what life is really like for blacks in America.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: Soul Man
- Genres: Comedy
- Release Date: 1986-10-24
- Runtime: 104 minutes
- Rating: 5.283/10 (157 votes)
- Budget: $4,500,000
- Revenue: $35,000,000
- Production Companies: The Steve Tisch Company
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 2.3621
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
C. Thomas Howell
as Mark Watson
Rae Dawn Chong
as Sarah Walker
Arye Gross
as Gordon Bloomfeld
James Earl Jones
as Professor Banks
Melora Hardin
as Whitney Dunbar
Leslie Nielsen
as Mr. Dunbar
Ann Walker
as Mrs. Dunbar
James B. Sikking
as Bill Watson
Max Wright
as Dr. Aronson
Jeff Altman
as Ray McGrady
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Trailers & Clips
Soul Man - C. Thomas Howell - Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Soul Man?▼
Soul Man is a Comedy movie directed by . It was released on 1986-10-24.
Who are the main actors in Soul Man?▼
The main cast includes C. Thomas Howell, Rae Dawn Chong, Arye Gross, James Earl Jones, Melora Hardin, .
Where can I watch Soul Man online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Soul Man is available.
Is Soul Man based on a true story?▼
He didn't give up, he got down.
What is the IMDb rating of Soul Man?▼
Soul Man has an IMDb rating of 5.283/10 based on 157 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Soul Man?▼
The movie had a production budget of $4,500,000 and earned $35,000,000 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Soul Man?▼
The soundtrack was composed by The Steve Tisch Company. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Soul Man filmed?▼
Soul Man was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Soul Man?▼
The total runtime of Soul Man is 104 minutes.
Is Soul Man suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to Soul Man?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Soul Man.
Does Soul Man have a post-credit scene?▼
Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!
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