Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool
Seen it?2019 | 115 min | Documentary, History, Music
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (92% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had 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 the curious and history buffs. If you loved Miss Americana or The Last Waltz, start here.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 55 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
An immersive look at the eventful life and brilliant artistic career of visionary American jazz trumpeter Miles Davis (1926-1991).
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
92% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 6K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Stanley Nelson
- Carl LumblyMiles Davis (voice)
- Reginald PettySelf - East St. Louis Resident
- Quincy TroupeSelf - Writer
- Farah GriffinSelf - Writer
- Lee Annie BonnerSelf - Childhood Friend
- Ashley KahnSelf - Writer
- Benjamin CawthraSelf - Historian
- Jimmy HeathSelf - Musician
- Jimmy CobbSelf - Musician
- Dan MorgensternSelf - Writer