Whiplash

9 Score

2014 • 1h 47min • R • Drama, Music

Whiplash

"The road to greatness can take you to the edge."

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

IMDb 8.5

RT 94%

MC 89

Director

Damien Chazelle

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Damien Chazelle

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Miles Teller

Miles Teller

Andrew

J.K. Simmons

J.K. Simmons

Fletcher

Paul Reiser

Paul Reiser

Jim

Melissa Benoist

Melissa Benoist

Nicole

Austin Stowell

Austin Stowell

Ryan

Nate Lang

Nate Lang

Carl

Chris Mulkey

Chris Mulkey

Uncle Frank

Damon Gupton

Damon Gupton

Mr. Kramer

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Miles Teller

Miles Teller Andrew

J.K. Simmons

J.K. Simmons Fletcher

Paul Reiser

Paul Reiser Jim

Melissa Benoist

Melissa Benoist Nicole

Austin Stowell

Austin Stowell Ryan

Nate Lang

Nate Lang Carl

Chris Mulkey

Chris Mulkey Uncle Frank

Damon Gupton

Damon Gupton Mr. Kramer

Suanne Spoke

Suanne Spoke Aunt Emma

Max Kasch

Max Kasch Dorm Neighbor

Charlie Ian

Charlie Ian Dustin

Jayson Blair

Jayson Blair Travis

Kofi Siriboe

Kofi Siriboe Bassist (Nassau)

Kavita Patil

Kavita Patil Assistant - Sophie

C.J. Vana

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Tarik Lowe Pianist (Studio Band...

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