Summaries

An exploration of the life and music of Miles Davis.

Inspired by events of his life, this is a wildly entertaining, impressionistic, no-holds barred portrait of one of 20th century music's creative geniuses, Miles Davis, featuring a career defining performance by Oscar nominee Don Cheadle in the title role. Working from a script he co-wrote with Steven Baigelman, Cheadle also makes his directorial debut with this unconventional biographical drama.

Details

Keywords
  • scene during opening credits
  • man wears sunglasses
  • reel to reel tape recorder
  • miles davis character
  • audio during opening credits
Genres
  • Drama
  • Romance
  • Biography
  • Music
Release date Apr 21, 2016
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) R
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Filming locations Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
Production companies Sony Pictures Classics Bifrost Pictures Miles Davis Properties

Box office

Gross US & Canada $2610896
Opening weekend US & Canada $114530
Gross worldwide $3473958

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 40m
Color Color
Aspect ratio 2.35 : 1

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