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Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool

7.120191h 55mMovieDocumentaryHistoryMusic

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

DirectorStanley Nelson
ProducersAdam Barker·Stanley Nelson

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Stanley Nelson

CLCarl Lumbly
Carl Lumbly
Miles Davis (voice)
RP
Reginald Petty
Self - East St. Louis Resident
QT
Quincy Troupe
Self - Writer
FG
Farah Griffin
Self - Writer
LB
Lee Annie Bonner
Self - Childhood Friend
AK
Ashley Kahn
Self - Writer
BC
Benjamin Cawthra
Self - Historian
JHJimmy Heath
Jimmy Heath
Self - Musician
JC
Jimmy Cobb
Self - Musician
DM
Dan Morgenstern
Self - Writer
GT
Greg Tate
Self - Writer
GEGerald Early
Gerald Early
Self - Writer

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Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool?

Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool isn't on any subscription service in Australia right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. It's not on Netflix.

Is Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool on Netflix?

No, Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool on Amazon Prime Video?

Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Australia, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool for free?

Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool isn't available free in Australia; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool based on a true story?

Yes — Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).