Whiplash

2014 · 1h 47m · 8.4

Drama, Music, Thriller

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

Damien Chazelle

Miles Teller, J.K. Simmons, Paul Reiser, Melissa Benoist, Austin Stowell, Nate Lang, Chris Mulkey, Damon Gupton, Suanne Spoke, Max Kasch

new york city, jazz, musician, obsession, music teacher, conservatory, drums, montage, perfectionist, public humiliation, jazz band, angry, aggressive, young adult, music school, verbal abuse, emotional abuse, anxious, based on short film, psychological drama