Miles Ahead
Seen it?2016 | 100 min | Drama, Music, History
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (74% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for history buffs. If you loved Gangs of New York, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 40 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
An exploration of the life and music of Miles Davis.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
74% on Rotten Tomatoes, 64 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.4 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$3 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 31K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Don Cheadle
- Don CheadleMiles Davis
- Ewan McGregorDave Braden
- Emayatzy CorinealdiFrances Taylor
- Michael StuhlbargHarper Hamilton
- LaKeith StanfieldJunior
- Austin LyonJustin
- Leticia MartinezBoxing Spectator
- Morgan WolkErica
- Jeffrey GroverGil Evans
- Philip KrinskyBicyclist