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Miles Ahead

  • 20152015
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  • 1h 40m
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Miles Ahead (2015)
In the midst of a dazzling and prolific career at the forefront of modern jazz innovation, Miles Davis (Cheadle) virtually disappears from public view for a period of five years in the late 1970s. Alone and holed up in his home, he is beset by chronic pain from a deteriorating hip, his musical voice stifled and numbed by drugs and pain medications, his mind haunted by unsettling ghosts from the past.

A wily music reporter, Dave Braden (Ewan McGregor) forces his way into Davis' house and, over the next couple of days, the two men unwittingly embark on a wild and sometimes harrowing adventure to recover a stolen tape of the musician's latest compositions. Davis' mercurial behavior is fueled by memories of his failed marriage to the talented and beautiful dancer Frances Taylor (Emayatzy Corinealdi). During their romance and subsequent marriage, Frances served as Davis' muse. It was during this period that he released several of his signature recordings including the groundbreaking "Sketches of Spain" and "Someday My Prince Will Come."

The idyll however, was short lived. The eight-year marriage was marked by infidelity and abuse, and Frances was forced to flee for her own safety as Miles' mental and physical health deteriorated.

By the late '70s, plagued by years of regret and loss, Davis flirts with annihilation until he once again finds salvation in his art.
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An exploration of the life and music of Miles Davis.An exploration of the life and music of Miles Davis.An exploration of the life and music of Miles Davis.
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11,160
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    • Director
      • Don Cheadle
    • Writers
      • Steven Baigelman(screenplay)
      • Don Cheadle(screenplay)
      • Stephen J. Rivele(story)
    • Stars
      • Don Cheadle
      • Emayatzy Corinealdi
      • Ewan McGregor
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    • Director
      • Don Cheadle
    • Writers
      • Steven Baigelman(screenplay)
      • Don Cheadle(screenplay)
      • Stephen J. Rivele(story)
    • Stars
      • Don Cheadle
      • Emayatzy Corinealdi
      • Ewan McGregor
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    • 65User reviews
    • 144Critic reviews
    • 64Metascore
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 14 nominations

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    Don Cheadle in Miles Ahead (2015)
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    Emayatzy Corinealdi in Miles Ahead (2015)
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    Don Cheadle
    Don Cheadle
    • Miles Davis
    Emayatzy Corinealdi
    Emayatzy Corinealdi
    • Frances Taylor
    Ewan McGregor
    Ewan McGregor
    • Dave Braden
    Michael Stuhlbarg
    Michael Stuhlbarg
    • Harper
    LaKeith Stanfield
    LaKeith Stanfield
    • Junior
    • (as Lakeith Lee Stanfield)
    Brian Bowman
    Brian Bowman
    • Walter
    Christina Marie Karis
    Christina Marie Karis
    • Janice
    • (as Christina Karis)
    Brent Vimtrup
    • Dieter
    Michael Bath
    • Bartender
    Reginald Willis
    • Manager
    Montez Jenkins
    • Busboy
    Morgan Wolk
    Morgan Wolk
    • Erica
    Austin Lyon
    Austin Lyon
    • Justin
    Nina Smilow
    • Tami
    Chris Grays
    • Buddy
    Amber Hawkins
    • Ava
    Mariah Means
    • Nora
    Ken Early
    • George
    • Director
      • Don Cheadle
    • Writers
      • Steven Baigelman(screenplay) (story)
      • Don Cheadle(screenplay) (story)
      • Stephen J. Rivele(story)
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    • Trivia
      Dave Braden, The Rolling Stone reporter, is entirely fictional. In an interview with Rolling Stone, published March 14, 2016, Ewan McGregor said "It's less a Miles biopic than an attempt to cast Miles in a caper flick that he *might* like to have been part of."
    • Goofs
      Various scenes show Miles playing trumpets apparently made by Vincent Bach Corp., Adams, and others. But he never appears to play a Martin Committee trumpet. Miles played various customized Martin Committee trumpets almost exclusively throughout his career.
    • Quotes

      Doorman: Do you have a pass?

      Miles Davis: [points to his face] You're Looking At It.

    • Connections
      Featured in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Don Cheadle/Saoirse Ronan/Iggy Azalea (2016)
    • Soundtracks
      Gone 2015
      Produced by Don Cheadle and Robert Glasper

      Written by Robert Glasper, Pharoahe Monch and Keyon Harrold

      Published by Troy Jamerson Trescadecaphobia Music (BMI), I Am A Jazzy Guy (SESAC)/EMI FORAY MUSIC and Keykat Publishing Co (ASCAP)/Royalty Network

      Performed by

      Pharoahe Monch - Vocals

      Keyon Harrold - Trumpet

      Robert Glasper - Keys

      Burniss Earl Travis - Bass

      Justin Tyson - Drums

      Mike Marino - Guitar

    User reviews65

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    7/10
    Fun Hallucinatory Biopic
    Don Cheadle Directs Himself as Miles Davis, Nice Job on what If I remember correctly is his directorial debut. The film ping-pongs back and forth from the early 80's, right before Miles comes back from a 5 year or so hiatus to the 50's/60's era when he was married to dancer Frances Taylor.

    The film has a madcap side to it with Ewan Mcgregor in a fun turn as a Rolling Stone reporter out to interview Miles and almost doubling as Miles' sidekick in a romp through the city (New York?) in the early 80's.

    I don't want to give much away but I recommend the film, it is pretty amusing and jazz + biopic fans will find much to enjoy!
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    • Release date
      • April 22, 2016 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official site
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Miles Davis
    • Filming locations
      • Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
    • Production companies
      • Sony Pictures Classics
      • Bifrost Pictures
      • Miles Davis Properties
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $2,610,896
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $114,530
      • Apr 3, 2016
    • Gross worldwide
      • $3,473,958
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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