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Movie Info

Release Date: October 10, 2014
Runtime: 107 minutes
Genres:
Drama Thriller Music
Budget: $3,300,000
Revenue: $50,307,484
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Production Countries:
🇺🇸 United States of America
Spoken Languages:
English
Critic Scores
Ratings from trusted sources
🍅
94%
Tomatometer
89
89/100
Metacritic
🎬
8.4/10
TMDB
16,433 votes
8.5/10
IMDb
1,146,311 votes
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Whiplash

2014

"Push your limits, unleash your passion."

Also known as: 🇪🇸 ES: Whiplash, Música y Obsesión? 🇩🇪 DE: Whiplash - Zum Erfolg getrieben? 🇯🇵 JA: Whiplash 2014? 🇰🇷 KO: 위플래쉬? 🇨🇳 ZH: 爆裂鼓手?
Drama Thriller Music 107 min 8.5/10

Awards & Recognition

2 Wins
0 Nominations
2 Total
BAFTA
1
Oscars
1
Year Festival Category Winner
2015 BAFTA Best Supporting Actor J.K. Simmons
2015 Oscars Best Supporting Actor J.K. Simmons

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 1/5
Sexual Content 1/5
Language 3/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 2/5
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Connections with other movies

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Box Office

Budget: $3,300,000
Revenue: $50,307,484
Profit $47,007,484
ROI +1424.5% (15.2x)

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Whiplash is directed by Damien Chazelle .

Cast of Whiplash

Miles Teller as Andrew in Whiplash
Miles Teller
Andrew
J.K. Simmons as Fletcher in Whiplash
J.K. Simmons
Fletcher
Paul Reiser as Jim in Whiplash
Paul Reiser
Jim
Melissa Benoist as Nicole in Whiplash
Melissa Benoist
Nicole

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Directors

Damien Chazelle - Director in Whiplash
Damien Chazelle
Director

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Keywords

#new york city 222 #suspenseful 126 #dramatic 116 #aggressive 78 #inspirational 68 #anxious 56 #angry 52 #obsession 41 #powerful 39 #musician 20 #psychological drama 17 #young adult 13 #jazz 9 #based on short film 7 #music teacher 5

Trivia & Fun Facts about Whiplash

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  • Miles Teller underwent rigorous drumming training for three months before filming began, practicing for up to 14 hours a day to convincingly portray the character Andrew Neiman.

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  • The film features a unique sound design where the drums are often amplified, creating a visceral experience that mirrors the intensity of the protagonist's struggle for perfection.

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  • In one scene, the character Andrew is shown practicing in front of a mirror, symbolizing his obsession with perfection and self-scrutiny.

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  • During the final performance scene, the camera captures Andrew's intense focus through close-ups, a technique reminiscent of similar styles used in sports films to convey determination.

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  • There is a moment where a cymbal breaks during a performance, which was not scripted; the actors' reactions were genuine and added to the authenticity of the scene.

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