The Miles Davis Story (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2001, The Miles Davis Story is a music and documentary film directed by Mike Dibb, running about 125 minutes.
What it’s about. This British documentary shows the complex layers of legendary jazz trumpeter Miles Davis, who was a major innovator in post-bop, cool jazz, hard-bop and fusion. Davis's raw-edged trumpet tones were some of the most evocative sounds ever heard. This profile captues the magnificent and mercurial artist -- one of the most identifiable and misunderstood pop icons of the 20th century -- through rare footage and interviews.
Who’s in it. The Miles Davis Story stars Jimmy Cobb as Self, Shirley Horn as Self, Frances Davis as Self - first wife and Clark Terry as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Miles Davis Story has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and Qello Concerts by Stingray Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Miles Davis Story page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Miles Davis Story tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Miles Davis Story (2001)?
- In US, The Miles Davis Story is available to stream on YouTube TV and Qello Concerts by Stingray Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Miles Davis Story worth watching?
- The Miles Davis Story holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Miles Davis Story?
- The Miles Davis Story stars Jimmy Cobb, Shirley Horn, Frances Davis, Clark Terry and Ian Carr.
- When was The Miles Davis Story released?
- The Miles Davis Story was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.