Film 2014 107 min

Whiplash

Name: Whiplash
Director: Damien Chazelle
Genre: Drama, Music, Thriller
Released: 2014-10-10
Rating: 8.4
Cast: Miles Teller, J.K. Simmons, Paul Reiser, Melissa Benoist, Austin Stowell

“Do your best, he said…”

TMDB Rating ★ 8.4

Votes 17,200

Director Damien Chazelle

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Drama Music Thriller

The Story

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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Cast & Characters

Miles Teller

J.K. Simmons

Paul Reiser

Melissa Benoist

Austin Stowell

Nate Lang

Chris Mulkey

Damon Gupton

Suanne Spoke

Max Kasch

Charlie Ian

Jayson Blair

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