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Miles Ahead

  • 2015
  • R
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
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Miles Ahead (2015)
In the midst of a dazzling and prolific career at the forefront of modern jazz innovation, Miles Davis (Cheadle) virtually disappears from public view for a period of five years in the late 1970s. Alone and holed up in his home, he is beset by chronic pain from a deteriorating hip, his musical voice stifled and numbed by drugs and pain medications, his mind haunted by unsettling ghosts from the past. A wily music reporter, Dave Braden (Ewan McGregor) forces his way into Davis' house and, over the next couple of days, the two men unwittingly embark on a wild and sometimes harrowing adventure to recover a stolen tape of the musician's latest compositions. Davis' mercurial behavior is fueled by memories of his failed marriage to the talented and beautiful dancer Frances Taylor (Emayatzy Corinealdi). During their romance and subsequent marriage, Frances served as Davis' muse. It was during this period that he released several of his signature recordings including the groundbreaking "Sketches of Spain" and "Someday My Prince Will Come." The idyll however, was short lived. The eight-year marriage was marked by infidelity and abuse, and Frances was forced to flee for her own safety as Miles' mental and physical health deteriorated. By the late '70s, plagued by years of regret and loss, Davis flirts with annihilation until he once again finds salvation in his art.
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An exploration of the life and music of Miles Davis.An exploration of the life and music of Miles Davis.An exploration of the life and music of Miles Davis.

  • Director
    • Don Cheadle
  • Writers
    • Steven Baigelman
    • Don Cheadle
    • Stephen J. Rivele
  • Stars
    • Don Cheadle
    • Emayatzy Corinealdi
    • Ewan McGregor
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.4/10
    11K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Don Cheadle
    • Writers
      • Steven Baigelman
      • Don Cheadle
      • Stephen J. Rivele
    • Stars
      • Don Cheadle
      • Emayatzy Corinealdi
      • Ewan McGregor
    • 71User reviews
    • 146Critic reviews
    • 64Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 14 nominations total

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    Photos53

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    Top Cast80

    Don Cheadle
    Don Cheadle
    • Miles Davis
    Emayatzy Corinealdi
    Emayatzy Corinealdi
    • Frances Taylor
    Ewan McGregor
    Ewan McGregor
    • Dave Braden
    LaKeith Stanfield
    LaKeith Stanfield
    • Junior
    • (as Lakeith Lee Stanfield)
    Brian Bowman
    • Walter
    Michael Stuhlbarg
    Michael Stuhlbarg
    • Harper
    Christina Karis
    Christina Karis
    • Janice
    Brent Vimtrup
    • Dieter
    Michael Bath
    • Bartender
    Reginald Willis
    • Manager
    Montez Jenkins
    • Busboy
    Morgan Wolk
    Morgan Wolk
    • Erica
    Austin Lyon
    Austin Lyon
    • Justin
    Nina Smilow
    • Tami
    Chris Grays
    • Buddy
    Amber Hawkins
    • Ava
    Mariah Means
    • Nora
    Ken Early
    • George
    • Director
      • Don Cheadle
    • Writers
      • Steven Baigelman
      • Don Cheadle
      • Stephen J. Rivele
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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Miles Davis really called up Phil Schaap on the air and told him he talked too much.
    • Goofs
      Various scenes show Miles playing trumpets apparently made by Vincent Bach Corp., Adams, and others. But he never appears to play a Martin Committee trumpet. Miles played various customized Martin Committee trumpets almost exclusively throughout his career.
    • Quotes
      • Doorman: Do you have a pass?
      • Miles Davis: [points to his face] You're Looking At It.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Don Cheadle/Saoirse Ronan/Iggy Azalea (2016)
    • Soundtracks
      Gone 2015
      Produced by Don Cheadle and Robert Glasper
      Written by Robert Glasper, Pharoahe Monch and Keyon Harrold
      Published by Troy Jamerson Trescadecaphobia Music (BMI), I Am A Jazzy Guy (SESAC)/EMI FORAY MUSIC and Keykat Publishing Co (ASCAP)/Royalty Network
      Performed by
      Pharoahe Monch - Vocals
      Keyon Harrold - Trumpet
      Robert Glasper - Keys
      Burniss Earl Travis - Bass
      Justin Tyson - Drums
      Mike Marino - Guitar

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    Details

    • Release date
      • April 22, 2016 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official site
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Kill the Trumpet Player
    • Filming locations
      • Cincinnati, Ohio, USA(Entire Movie)
    • Production companies
      • Sony Pictures Classics
      • Bifrost Pictures
      • Miles Davis Properties
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    • Gross US & Canada
      • $2,610,896
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $114,530
      • Apr 3, 2016
    • Gross worldwide
      • $3,473,958
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 40m(100 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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