Movie

Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool

“You don't know Miles”

★ 7.1(95)20191h 55m

Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store in Israel. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 24 July 2026.

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Director: Stanley Nelson
Release date: 2019-08-23
Runtime: 1h 55m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Firelight Media

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About Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool

Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool is a 2019 movie in the Documentary, History and Music genres, directed by Stanley Nelson, starring Carl Lumbly, Reginald Petty and Quincy Troupe. It has a runtime of 1 hour 55 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 95 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool in Israel — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

An immersive look at the eventful life and brilliant artistic career of visionary American jazz trumpeter Miles Davis (1926-1991).

Cast

Carl Lumbly

Miles Davis (voice)

Reginald Petty

Self - East St. Louis Resident

Quincy Troupe

Self - Writer

Farah Griffin

Self - Writer

Lee Annie Bonner

Self - Childhood Friend

Ashley Kahn

Self - Writer

Benjamin Cawthra

Self - Historian

Jimmy Heath

Self - Musician

Jimmy Cobb

Self - Musician

Dan Morgenstern

Self - Writer

Greg Tate

Self - Writer

Gerald Early

Self - Writer

Themes & keywords

drug abusejazzjazz singer or musicianbiographyracismmusic historybeboptrumpet playerabusive husbandmiles davisportrait of an artistmusic documentaryartistic legacyfamous songblack music

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool in Israel?+

In Israel, Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool on Netflix?+

Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool is not on Netflix in Israel right now.

How long is Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool?+

Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool has a runtime of 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).

Who stars in Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool?+

Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool stars Carl Lumbly, Reginald Petty, Quincy Troupe, Farah Griffin and Lee Annie Bonner.

When did Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool come out?+

Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool is a 2019 movie directed by Stanley Nelson.

What genre is Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool?+

Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool is Documentary, History and Music film.

Who directed Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool?+

Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool was directed by Stanley Nelson.