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Whiplash

R20141h 47mDamien Chazelle
IMDb 8.5 · Rotten Tomatoes 94% · Metacritic 89

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"Do your best, he said…"

Under the direction of a ruthless instructor, a talented young drummer begins to pursue perfection at any cost, even his humanity.

DramaMusicThriller
New York CityJazzMusicianObsessionMusic TeacherConservatoryDrumsMontagePerfectionistPublic Humiliation

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Frequently asked questions

What is Whiplash (2014) about?

Under the direction of a ruthless instructor, a talented young drummer begins to pursue perfection at any cost, even his humanity.

Who stars in Whiplash?

Whiplash stars Miles Teller (Andrew), J.K. Simmons (Fletcher), Paul Reiser (Jim), Melissa Benoist (Nicole), Austin Stowell (Ryan). The film was directed by Damien Chazelle.

How long is Whiplash?

Whiplash has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2014. It is rated R.

Is Whiplash worth watching?

Whiplash holds an IMDb rating of 8.5/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 94. Fans of Drama, Music, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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