

Whiplash
2014-10-10 · 107 min · ★ 8.4
Under the direction of a ruthless instructor, a talented young drummer begins to pursue perfection at any cost, even his humanity.
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Production details
- Directors
- Damien Chazelle
- Production companies
- Bold Films, Blumhouse Productions, Right of Way Films
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 3,300,000
- Revenue
- USD 50,307,484
Top Cast
Miles TellerAndrew
J.K. SimmonsFletcher
Paul ReiserJim
Melissa BenoistNicole
Austin StowellRyan
Nate LangCarl
Chris MulkeyUncle Frank
Damon GuptonMr. Kramer
Suanne SpokeAunt Emma
Max KaschDorm Neighbor
Charlie IanDustin
Jayson BlairTravis
Kofi SiriboeBassist (Nassau)
Kavita PatilAssistant - Sophie
C.J. VanaMetz
Tarik LowePianist (Studio Band)
Tyler KimballSaxophonist #2 (Studio Band)
Rogelio Douglas Jr.Trumpeter #1 (Studio Band)
Adrian BurksTrumpeter #2 (Studio Band)
Calvin C. WinbushSaxophonist (Studio Band)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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