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Whiplash
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Damien Chazelle. With Miles Teller, J.K. Simmons, Paul Reiser.
8.4/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
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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8.4/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTUnder the direction of a ruthless instructor, a talented young drummer begins to pursue perfection at any cost, even his humanity.
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Whiplash.
MoviHero lists October 10, 2014 as the release date for Whiplash. Damien Chazelle is the listed director. The listed cast includes Miles Teller as Andrew, J.K. Simmons as Fletcher, Paul Reiser as Jim, Melissa Benoist as Nicole. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateOctober 10, 2014
GenresDrama · Thriller · Music
Runtime1h 47m
DirectorDamien Chazelle
CastMiles Teller as Andrew, J.K. Simmons as Fletcher, Paul Reiser as Jim, Melissa Benoist as Nicole
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Is Whiplash right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Whiplash runs 1h 47m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 5/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 5/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 6/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 8.4/10 from 17,340 votes. Updated Nov 3, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing5/10
Emotional Impact6/10
Mind-Bending5/10
Scary2/10
Violence4/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required5/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
What viewers say about Whiplash
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Viewer reaction
“Fantastic movie with a good cast with an impressive Miles Teller and a yet even more impressive J.K.”
Viewer reaction
“J K Simmons won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his mean, bullying monster.”
Viewer reaction
“Pretty intense drumming movie. I think it's about the pursuit of perfection and maybe something about fathers. Really great finale. Fingers bleeding. Put this ham…”
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“When I sat down to watch this film, I didn't know what to expect.”
Viewer reaction
“"There are no two words in the English language more harmful than good job".”
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WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
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CAST & CREW
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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