Miles Davis (played by Don Cheadle) is a protagonist in Miles Ahead.
Jazz musician and the film's protagonist, struggling with 1970s inactivity and drug addiction while attempting to revive his career. His life and recordings are depicted in a non-linear narrative spanning multiple decades. Dave Braden (played by Ewan McGregor) is a protagonist in Miles Ahead.
A fictional journalist assigned to profile Miles Davis. He accompanies the musician on various adventures throughout the non-linear narrative as Davis attempts to reclaim his artistic direction. Frances Taylor (played by Emayatzy Corinealdi) appears in Miles Ahead.
A former dancer and Miles Davis's wife. Their marriage is depicted as deeply troubled, representing a significant personal challenge for Davis during this period of his life. Harper Hamilton (played by Michael Stuhlbarg) appears in Miles Ahead.
Ralph (played by Chris Hahn) appears in Miles Ahead.
Junior (played by LaKeith Stanfield) appears in Miles Ahead.
Boxing Cornerman (uncredited) (played by John E. Brownlee) appears in Miles Ahead.
Live Concert Band (played by Antonio Sánchez) appears in Miles Ahead.
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Characters
Miles Davis
(played by Don Cheadle) — protagonist
Jazz musician and the film's protagonist, struggling with 1970s inactivity and drug addiction while attempting to revive his career. His life and recordings are depicted in a non-linear narrative span...
Dave Braden
(played by Ewan McGregor) — protagonist
A fictional journalist assigned to profile Miles Davis. He accompanies the musician on various adventures throughout the non-linear narrative as Davis attempts to reclaim his artistic direction.
Frances Taylor
(played by Emayatzy Corinealdi) — supporting
A former dancer and Miles Davis's wife. Their marriage is depicted as deeply troubled, representing a significant personal challenge for Davis during this period of his life.
Harper Hamilton
(played by Michael Stuhlbarg) — supporting
Ralph
(played by Chris Hahn) — supporting
Junior
(played by LaKeith Stanfield) — supporting
Boxing Cornerman (uncredited)
(played by John E. Brownlee) — minor
Live Concert Band
(played by Antonio Sánchez) — minor
Tami
(played by Nina Smilow) — minor
Live Concert Band
(played by Robert Glasper) — minor
Justin
(played by Austin Lyon) — supporting
Live Concert Band
(played by Gary Clark Jr.) — minor
Live Concert Band
(played by Esperanza Spalding) — minor
Live Concert Band
(played by Wayne Shorter) — minor
Live Concert Band
(played by Herbie Hancock) — minor
Boxing Spectator
(played by Leticia Martinez) — supporting
Gil Evans
(played by Jeffrey Grover) — supporting
Erica
(played by Morgan Wolk) — supporting
Bicyclist
(played by Philip Krinsky) — supporting
Story Analysis
A non-linear exploration of artistic revival, personal struggle, and musical legacy.
Plot Progression
The Silent Years
The Journalist Pursuit
Musical Time Travel
Reclamation & Resolution
Directed by Don Cheadle
Miles Ahead (2016) · 6.4/10 · drama, history, music
