Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool
2019, English. Directed by Stanley Nelson.
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An immersive look at the eventful life and brilliant artistic career of visionary American jazz trumpeter Miles Davis (1926-1991).
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Stanley NelsonDirector
- 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
- Greg TateSelf - Writer
- Gerald EarlySelf - Writer
Details
- Released
- 23 August 2019
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
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Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool: quick answers
Is Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 97 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool?
Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool runs 115 minutes (1h 55m).
Does Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool yet.
Which OTT platform is Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool on?
Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool?
If you liked Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool, try Supersonic, What Happened, Miss Simone?, EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert.
Who directed Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool?
Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool (2019) was directed by Stanley Nelson and stars Carl Lumbly, Reginald Petty, Quincy Troupe.