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Film 2014 107 min

Whiplash

“The road to greatness can take you to the edge.”

TMDB Rating ★ 8.4
Votes 16,576
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

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
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