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Whiplash

DirectorDamien Chazelle

“The road to greatness can take you to the edge.”

8.4 / 10 · 17k votes

2014

1h 47m

DramaMusicThriller

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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“Not my tempo”

Trailer

10th Anniversary Rerelease Official Trailer

Cast

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

Suanne Spoke

Aunt Emma

Max Kasch

Dorm Neighbor

Charlie Ian

Dustin

Jayson Blair

Travis

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