Dreamworks Home Entertainment has added The Soloist to their release line-up, bringing the remarkable drama to DVD and Blu-Ray Disc in August.

Academy Award® nominee Robert Downey Jr. and Academy Award® winner Jamie Foxx star in an extraordinary and inspiring true story of how a chance meeting can change a life. “The Soloist” tells the poignant and ultimately soaring tale of a Los Angeles newspaper reporter who discovers a brilliant and distracted street musician, with unsinkable passion, and the unique friendship and bond that transforms both their lives.

The DVD version arrives in widescreen with Dolby Digital 5.1 audio and will also contain a Commentary Track by Director Joe Wright. Also included is a selection of Deleted Scenes and the Four Featurettes ”An Unlikely Friendship: Making The Soloist,” “Kindness, Courtesy and Respect: Mr. Ayers + Mr. Lopez,” “One Size Does Not Fit All: Addressing Homelessness in Los Angeles” and ”Beth’s Story”.

The Blu-Ray version offers up the movie in 1080p high definition with a Dolby Digital 5.1 TrueHD audio. In addition, this version will include the high definition Featurette ”Juilliard Piece” and the movie’s Theatrical Trailer in high def, too.

“The Soloist” will be heard and seen on August 4 for $29.98 on DVD and $39.99 on Blu-Ray.