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| Type | Film |
| Directors | Damien Chazelle |
| Genres | Drama, Music |
| Release Date | Oct 10, 2014 |
| Note created | Jan 9, 2026 |
Whiplash (2014)
The road to greatness can take you to the edge. Under the direction of a ruthless instructor, a talented young drummer begins to pursue perfection at any cost, even his humanity.
Runtime: 1h 47m Genres: Drama, Music
Cast
- Miles Teller as Andrew
- J.K. Simmons as Fletcher
- Paul Reiser as Jim
- Melissa Benoist as Nicole
- Austin Stowell as Ryan
- Nate Lang as Carl
- Chris Mulkey as Uncle Frank
- Damon Gupton as Mr. Kramer
- Suanne Spoke as Aunt Emma
- Max Kasch as Dorm Neighbor
- Charlie Ian as Dustin
- Jayson Blair as Travis
- Kofi Siriboe as Bassist (Nassau)
- Kavita Patil as Assistant - Sophie
- C.J. Vana as Metz
- Tarik Lowe as Pianist (Studio Band)
- Tyler Kimball as Saxophonist #2 (Studio Band)
- Rogelio Douglas Jr. as Trumpeter #1 (Studio Band)
- Adrian Burks as Trumpeter #2 (Studio Band)
- Calvin C. Winbush as Saxophonist (Studio Band)
- Joseph Bruno as Technician (Overbrook) - Mike
- Michael D. Cohen as Stage Hand (Overbrook)
- Jocelyn Ayanna as Passerby (Bus Station)
- Keenan Henson as Truck Driver
- Janet Hoskins as Passerby (Dunellen)
- April Grace as Rachel Bornholdt
- Clifton ‘Fou Fou’ Eddie as Drummer (Quartet)
- Marcus Henderson as Bassist (JVC)
- Tony Baker as Stage Hand (Carnegie Hall)
- Henry G. Sanders as Red Henderson
- Sam Campisi as Andrew (8 years old)
- Jimmie Kirkpatrick as Nassau Trumpeter #2
- Keenan Allen as Studio Core Member #1
- Ayinde Vaughan as Studio Core Member #2
- Shai Golan as Studio Core Member #3
- Yancey Wells as Studio Core Member #4
- Candace Roberge as Student #1
- Krista Kilber as Student #2
- Joseph Oliveira as Bartender (uncredited)