Whiplash

2014 · 1h 47m · Released

R Drama, Music, Thriller

Ratings

Based on audience scores

8.4 The Movie Database

8.5 IMDb

94% Rotten Tomatoes

88 Metacritic

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

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Top Cast & Crew

Damien Chazelle Director

Miles Teller Andrew

J.K. Simmons Fletcher

Paul Reiser Jim

Melissa Benoist Nicole

Austin Stowell Ryan

Nate Lang Carl

Chris Mulkey Uncle Frank

Damon Gupton Mr. Kramer

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Frequently asked questions about Whiplash

Where can I watch Whiplash?

Whiplash is available to stream on MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus in the US. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

What is Whiplash about?

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

What are the ratings for Whiplash?

Whiplash scores 8.4 on The Movie Database, 8.5 on IMDb, 94% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 88 on Metacritic.

Who stars in Whiplash?

Whiplash stars Miles Teller, J.K. Simmons, Paul Reiser, Melissa Benoist, and Austin Stowell.

When did Whiplash come out?

Whiplash was released in 2014.

Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Last updated September 2026.