

Miles Ahead
“If you gonna tell a story, come with some attitude.”
An exploration of the life and music of Miles Davis.
Where to watch Miles Ahead in United States
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Where is Miles Ahead streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | The Roku Channel, Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| India | — | Apple TV Store |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, YouTube, Rakuten TV |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | — | Claro video, Apple TV Store |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Miles Ahead
Miles Ahead is a 2016 English-language drama, music and history film directed by Don Cheadle. The cast is led by Don Cheadle, Ewan McGregor, Emayatzy Corinealdi. It has a runtime of 1h 40m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on The Roku Channel, Tubi TV.
Miles Ahead was produced by Bifrost Pictures, Crescendo Productions, and Sobini Films and made in United States of America. It was released on January 22, 2016, and carries a R certification. At the box office it grossed around $3 million worldwide.
- Director
- Don Cheadle
- Writers
- Stephen J. Rivele, Christopher Wilkinson, Don Cheadle
- Release date
- January 22, 2016
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Box office
- $3 million
- Production
- Bifrost Pictures, Crescendo Productions, Sobini Films
Miles Ahead cast & crew
Miles Ahead was directed by Don Cheadle and written by Stephen J. Rivele, Christopher Wilkinson, and Don Cheadle.
The cast features Don Cheadle as Miles Davis, Ewan McGregor as Dave Braden, Emayatzy Corinealdi as Frances Taylor, Michael Stuhlbarg as Harper Hamilton, LaKeith Stanfield as Junior, and Austin Lyon as Justin.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Robert Glasper, cinematography is by Roberto Schaefer, and it was produced by Christopher Wilkinson and Darryl Porter.
Is Miles Ahead worth watching?
Miles Ahead holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 236 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 40m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, music, and history, Miles Ahead is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Miles Ahead
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Cast of Miles Ahead

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
Miles Ahead — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Miles Ahead in United States?
Miles Ahead is streaming on The Roku Channel, Tubi TV in United States.
▸Is Miles Ahead on The Roku Channel?
Yes — Miles Ahead is currently available on The Roku Channel in United States.
▸What language is Miles Ahead in?
Miles Ahead is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Miles Ahead?
Miles Ahead runs 1 hours 40 minutes (100 minutes).
▸What is Miles Ahead rated?
Miles Ahead is rated R. It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 236 ratings.











