Miles Ahead (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2016, Miles Ahead is a drama, music and history film directed by Don Cheadle, running about 100 minutes. “If you gonna tell a story, come with some attitude.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An exploration of the life and music of Miles Davis.
Who’s in it. Miles Ahead stars Don Cheadle as Miles Davis, Ewan McGregor as Dave Braden, Emayatzy Corinealdi as Frances Taylor and Michael Stuhlbarg as Harper Hamilton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Miles Ahead has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $3.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Miles Ahead page.
If you liked it. Fans of Miles Ahead tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Miles Ahead (2016)?
- In US, Miles Ahead is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Miles Ahead worth watching?
- Miles Ahead holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, music and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Miles Ahead?
- Miles Ahead stars Don Cheadle, Ewan McGregor, Emayatzy Corinealdi, Michael Stuhlbarg and LaKeith Stanfield.
- When was Miles Ahead released?
- Miles Ahead was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.