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    Whiplash

    The road to greatness can take you to the edge.

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    ★ 8.4 /10 · 16,848 1h 47m·R
    DramaMusicThriller
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    Synopsis

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

    DirectorDamien Chazelle
    WriterDamien Chazelle
    MusicJustin Hurwitz
    Top billed

    Cast

    Miles Teller headshot
    Miles Teller
    as Andrew
    J.K. Simmons headshot
    J.K. Simmons
    as Fletcher
    Paul Reiser headshot
    Paul Reiser
    as Jim
    Melissa Benoist headshot
    Melissa Benoist
    as Nicole
    Austin Stowell headshot
    Austin Stowell
    as Ryan
    Nate Lang headshot
    Nate Lang
    as Carl
    The facts

    Details

    Released
    2014
    Status
    Released
    Runtime
    1h 47m · 107 min
    Rating
    8.4 / 10 · 16,848 votes
    Certification
    R
    Genres
    Drama, Music, Thriller
    Languages
    English
    Production
    Bold Films, Blumhouse Productions, Right of Way Films
    Budget
    $3M
    Box office
    $50M
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    Frequently asked questions

    Whiplash is currently streaming on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV, MGM Plus, Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel (the United States). Availability varies by region; the streaming services on this page reflect what's licensed in the United States as of the latest TMDB Watch Providers refresh.
    In the United States, Whiplash is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV, MGM Plus, Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel with a standard subscription. Streaming rights vary by country, so the answer changes outside the United States · check the watch providers section above for live data in your region.
    Whiplash was released in 2014.
    Yes. Whiplash is available to rent on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand, Plex or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home in the United States. See the "Stream, rent or buy" section above for current pricing.
    Whiplash has a runtime of 107 minutes (1h 47m).
    Whiplash has an average rating of 8.4/10 based on 16,848 user votes (TMDB).
    Whiplash grossed approximately $50M worldwide against a production budget of $3M.
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