Whiplash

Whiplash (2014) — drama, music, thriller film. Directed by Damien Chazelle. Starring Miles Teller, J.K. Simmons, Paul Reiser, Melissa Benoist. This page maps 6 characters and 8 relationships between them as an interactive character network. Rated 8.4/10 from 17,205 votes.

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Interactive Features for Whiplash

Whiplash offers interactive tools beyond traditional movie databases:

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Story Analysis

A young drummer pursues artistic greatness through an abusive mentor, sacrificing stability before reclaiming his agency in a decisive performance.

Drama, Music, Thriller · 8.4/10 · 107 min · 2014

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Credits

Director

Damien Chazelle
Cast

as Andrew

Miles Teller
Cast

as Fletcher

J.K. Simmons
Cast

as Jim

Paul Reiser
Cast

as Nicole

Melissa Benoist
Cast

as Ryan

Austin Stowell
Cast

as Carl

Nate Lang
Cast

as Uncle Frank

Chris Mulkey
Cast

as Mr. Kramer

Damon Gupton
Cast

as Aunt Emma

Suanne Spoke
Cast

as Dorm Neighbor

Max Kasch
Cast

as Dustin

Charlie Ian
Cast

as Travis

Jayson Blair

Videos

J.K. Simmons on the red carpet for Whiplash at LFF
Meet The Artists '14: Damien Chazelle
Audience Award, U.S. Dramatic: Whiplash
"Rushing or Dragging" Official Clip
NYFF52: "Whiplash" Q&A
"I'm Looking For Players" Official Clip
Academy Conversations: 'Whiplash'
"Dinner Table" Official Clip
"Will You Go Out With Me?" Official Clip
Whiplash - Break Up clip
Movie Clip - "Demolish You"
J.K. Simmons and Miles Teller at the Whiplash press conference at LFF
JK Simmons on Whiplash at LFF
Official Trailer
Whiplash Q&A with Damien Chazelle and J.K. Simmons at LFF
Featurette - One Of The Greats
Damien Chazelle on WHIPLASH
Miles Teller & J.K. Simmons talk Whiplash | Film4 Interview Special
Official Spot
"Whiplash" winning the Oscar® for Film Editing
"Whiplash" winning the Oscar® for Sound Mixing
J.K. Simmons wins Best Supporting Actor
Extended Preview
Fletcher’s Dinner (Deleted Scene)
UK Trailer
10th Anniversary Rerelease Official Trailer

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Plot analysis generated from content on Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Related entry on Wikidata (Q15648198), public domain (CC0).