Miles Ahead

12
1h 40m
2016
6.4 /10 (228)

If you gonna tell a story, come with some attitude.

Overview

An exploration of the life and music of Miles Davis.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 2016-01-22

Top Billed Cast

Don Cheadle

Miles Davis

Ewan McGregor

Dave Braden

Emayatzy Corinealdi

Frances Taylor

Michael Stuhlbarg

Harper Hamilton

LaKeith Stanfield

Junior

Austin Lyon

Justin

Leticia Martinez

Boxing Spectator

Morgan Wolk

Erica

Jeffrey Grover

Gil Evans

Philip Krinsky

Bicyclist

Chris Hahn

Ralph

Nina Smilow

Tami

Antonio Sánchez

Live Concert Band

John E. Brownlee

Boxing Cornerman (uncredited)

Gary Clark Jr.

Live Concert Band

Herbie Hancock

Live Concert Band

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