Whiplash (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 8.4
Released in 2014, Whiplash is a drama and music film directed by Damien Chazelle, running about 107 minutes. “The road to greatness can take you to the edge.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Under the direction of a ruthless instructor, a talented young drummer begins to pursue perfection at any cost, even his humanity.
Who’s in it. Whiplash stars Miles Teller as Andrew Neiman, J.K. Simmons as Terence Fletcher, Paul Reiser as Jim Neiman and Melissa Benoist as Nicole, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.4/10, Whiplash sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $13.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Whiplash page.
If you liked it. Fans of Whiplash tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Whiplash (2014)?
- In US, Whiplash is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Whiplash worth watching?
- Whiplash holds an audience score of 8.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Whiplash?
- Whiplash stars Miles Teller, J.K. Simmons, Paul Reiser, Melissa Benoist and Austin Stowell.
- When was Whiplash released?
- Whiplash was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.