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Whiplash

2014·107 min

Whiplash

Directed by Damien Chazelle

DramaMusic

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

Cast

Andrew

Fletcher

Jim

Melissa Benoist

Nicole

Crew

Damien Chazelle

Writer

Producer

Producer

Director of Photography

Helen Estabrook

Producer

David Lancaster

Producer

Original Music Composer

Global rank

#448

Rating

1427

Votes

6

Win rate

17%

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#5 Music / 5 #102 Drama / 103

Year ranking

#21 of 22 releases in 2014

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Austin Stowell

Ryan

Carl

Uncle Frank

Mr. Kramer

Aunt Emma

Dorm Neighbor

Dustin

Travis

Bassist (Nassau)

Assistant - Sophie

Metz

Pianist (Studio Band)

Saxophonist #2 (Studio Band)

Rogelio Douglas Jr.

Trumpeter #1 (Studio Band)

Trumpeter #2 (Studio Band)

Calvin C. Winbush

Saxophonist (Studio Band)

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What is Whiplash about?

Whiplash (2014) is about under the direction of a ruthless instructor, a talented young drummer begins to pursue perfection at any cost, even his humanity.

Who directed Whiplash?

Damien Chazelle directed Whiplash (2014).

How highly ranked is Whiplash?

Whiplash (2014) is currently ranked #448 on Movie Rankings with a 17% win rate in community comparisons and appears in drama ranking pages.

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