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Whiplash

  • 2014
  • K-12
  • 1h 46m
IMDb RATING
8.5/10
902K
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Miles Teller in Whiplash (2014)
Andrew Neyman is an ambitious young jazz drummer, single-minded in his pursuit to rise to the top of his elite east coast music conservatory. Plagued by the failed writing career of his father, Andrew hungers day and night to become one of the greats. Terence Fletcher, an instructor equally known for his teaching talents as for his terrifying methods, leads the top jazz ensemble in the school. Fletcher discovers Andrew and transfers the aspiring drummer into his band, forever changing the young man's life. Andrew's passion to achieve perfection quickly spirals into obsession, as his ruthless teacher continues to push him to the brink of both his ability -- and his sanity.
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A promising young drummer enrolls at a cut-throat music conservatory where his dreams of greatness are mentored by an instructor who will stop at nothing to realize a student's potential.A promising young drummer enrolls at a cut-throat music conservatory where his dreams of greatness are mentored by an instructor who will stop at nothing to realize a student's potential.A promising young drummer enrolls at a cut-throat music conservatory where his dreams of greatness are mentored by an instructor who will stop at nothing to realize a student's potential.

  • Director
    • Damien Chazelle
  • Writer
    • Damien Chazelle
  • Stars
    • Miles Teller
    • J.K. Simmons
    • Melissa Benoist
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.5/10
    902K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    190
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    • Director
      • Damien Chazelle
    • Writer
      • Damien Chazelle
    • Stars
      • Miles Teller
      • J.K. Simmons
      • Melissa Benoist
    • 1.6KUser reviews
    • 598Critic reviews
    • 89Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
  • Top rated movie #40
    • Won 3 Oscars
      • 98 wins & 146 nominations total

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    J.K. Simmons and Miles Teller in Whiplash (2014)
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    Top cast

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    Miles Teller
    Miles Teller
    • Andrew
    J.K. Simmons
    J.K. Simmons
    • Fletcher
    Melissa Benoist
    Melissa Benoist
    • Nicole
    Paul Reiser
    Paul Reiser
    • Jim Neimann
    Austin Stowell
    Austin Stowell
    • Ryan
    Nate Lang
    Nate Lang
    • Carl Tanner
    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
    • Dustin
    Jayson Blair
    Jayson Blair
    • Travis
    Kofi Siriboe
    Kofi Siriboe
    • Bassist (Nassau)
    Kavita Patil
    Kavita Patil
    • Assistant - Sophie
    C.J. Vana
    C.J. Vana
    • Metz
    Tarik Lowe
    Tarik Lowe
    • Pianist (Studio Band)
    Tyler Kimball
    • Saxophonist #2 (Studio Band)
    Rogelio Douglas Jr.
    Rogelio Douglas Jr.
    • Trumpeter #1 (Studio Band)
    • Director
      • Damien Chazelle
    • Writer
      • Damien Chazelle
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The film was shot in 19 days. And nearly a full day was dedicated to a scene in Fletcher's office that was cut from the final movie. Still, Damian Chazelle believes the scene ultimately helped Miles Teller and J.K. Simmons develop their chemistry.
    • Goofs
      When Fletcher throws the chair at Neiman, the guitarist is behind Neiman in the first shot then missing in the second, probably removed to avoid being hit by the chair.
    • Quotes

      Terence Fletcher: There are no two words in the English language more harmful than "good job".

    • Connections
      Featured in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Tyler Perry/Miles Teller/Lucinda Williams (2014)
    • Soundtracks
      Overture
      Written by Justin Hurwitz

      Courtesy of 5AM Music, Ltd.

    User reviews1.6K

    Review
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    Featured review
    9/10
    A dynamic movie full of tensions and twists
    "Music is your own experience, your own thoughts, your wisdom. If you don't live it, it won't come out of your horn. They teach you there's a boundary line to music. But, man, there's no boundary line to art."

    Charlie Parker sums it all, Cinema is true Art. I wasn't expecting to feel this way after watching this movie. Every moment has tension and something unexpected occurring. It is as if the director had chosen to apply the tempo of the drums to the script. Anyone can relate to this story. We all have pursued a dream, a passion ... Rather or not we made it our everyday job or maybe just a hobby aside, some of us strive for something bigger.

    This film is a journey in the search of your inner spirit, inner creativity ... not only will it make it clear that you cannot succeed without effort and hard work, it will also make you realize there are two different kinds of artists : - those who make art, - and those who make beautiful art

    "Beautiful" because they are stimulated by a special strength within, a GIFT.

    Is it because I reminisce N.Y.C. or that I play the drums? I simply believe the performances were astonishing and the actors perfectly chosen to embody these terrific characters. I won't say "good job" but rather "thank you", to the promising Franco-American director Damien Chazelle for sharing his vision.
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    • Oct 7, 2014

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 23, 2015 (Finland)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official site
      • Official site (France)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Tay Trống Cự Phách
    • Filming locations
      • Santa Clarita, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Bold Films
      • Blumhouse Productions
      • Right of Way Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $3,300,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $13,092,000
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $135,388
      • Oct 12, 2014
    • Gross worldwide
      • $49,396,747
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 46 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
      • Datasat
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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