Whiplash
2014 · 1h 47m · Drama, Music, Thriller · United States of America · Rated R (US)
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.
Written & directed by
Damien Chazelle8.4Smart score
The TMDB rating, pulled toward the movie average (6.03) as if it had 82 extra average votes. Few votes means more pull.
TMDB8.4
17K TMDB votes · IMDb page
Trailers
Rate what worked
0 of 5 ratedStory
Writing
Acting
Pacing
Rewatch
Rate 10 titles to unlock picks matched to your taste0 / 10
Saved in this browser only.Where to watch
BINGE
Subscription
JustWatch TV Store
Rent
Apple TV Store
Rent · Buy
Amazon Video
Rent · Buy
YouTube
Buy
Fetch TV
Buy · Rent
Where each service has it
BINGE: available in 1 country
Subscription · 1Australia
Streaming data by JustWatch, via TMDB. Links open the JustWatch listing for Australia.
Style & content
based on short filmboldconservatorydisapprovingdrummerdrumsemotional abusejazzjazz bandmontagemusicianmusic schoolmusic teachernew york cityobsessionperfectionistpsychological dramapublic humiliationromanticverbal abuseyoung adult
RatingR (US)
Keywords from TMDB.
Connected through the crew
La La Land2016 · Director Damien Chazelle, Writer Damien Chazelle10 Cloverfield Lane2016 · Writer Damien ChazelleFirst Man2018 · Director Damien ChazelleBabylon2022 · Director Damien Chazelle, Writer Damien ChazelleCoach Carter2005 · Cinematographer Sharone MeirRings2017 · Cinematographer Sharone MeirThe Last House on the Left2009 · Cinematographer Sharone MeirMonkey Man2024 · Cinematographer Sharone MeirSilent Night2023 · Cinematographer Sharone MeirPay the Ghost2015 · Cinematographer Sharone MeirThe Last Exorcism Part II2013 · Writer Damien ChazelleGrand Piano2013 · Writer Damien Chazelle