Miles Ahead
“If you gonna tell a story, come with some attitude.”
Synopsis
An exploration of the life and music of Miles Davis.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Miles Ahead | Official Trailer HD (2016)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-02-03
Top Cast
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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
Esperanza Spalding
Live Concert Band
Robert Glasper
Live Concert Band
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 22, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 5, 2016
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3.5M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Don Cheadle
- Screenplay & Story
- Don Cheadle, Steven Baigelman
- Original Score
- Robert Glasper
- Original Title
- Miles Ahead
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Worldwide Gross
- $3.5M
- Production Studios
- Bifrost Pictures, Crescendo Productions, Sobini Films, Naked City Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Don Cheadle
Don Cheadle, Steven Baigelman, Stephen J. Rivele, Christopher Wilkinson
Robert Glasper
Roberto Schaefer
Kayla Emter, John Axelrad
Christopher Wilkinson, Darryl Porter, Robert Ogden Barnum, Vince Wilburn Jr., Don Cheadle
Department Leadership Roster
Don Cheadle
Director
Kayla Emter
Editor
John Axelrad
Editor
Robert Glasper
Original Music Composer
Roberto Schaefer
Director of Photography
Gersha Phillips
Costume Design
Darryl Porter
Producer
Robert Ogden Barnum
Producer
Vince Wilburn Jr.
Producer
Don Cheadle
Producer
Daniel Wagner
Producer
Hannah Beachler
Production Design
Pamela Hirsch
Producer
Lenore Zerman
Producer
Don Cheadle
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Miles Ahead
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Miles Ahead about?
An exploration of the life and music of Miles Davis.
Who directed Miles Ahead?
Miles Ahead was directed by Don Cheadle.
Who stars in Miles Ahead?
The principal cast of Miles Ahead includes Don Cheadle, Ewan McGregor, Emayatzy Corinealdi, Michael Stuhlbarg, LaKeith Stanfield.
When was Miles Ahead released and how long is it?
Miles Ahead was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
How much did Miles Ahead make at the box office?
Miles Ahead grossed $3.5M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Miles Ahead?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Miles Ahead was composed by Robert Glasper.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Miles Ahead?
Miles Ahead holds official age classifications: CA: R; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).