Whiplash Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Amy Renner

Last modified: Aug. 27, 2024

Whiplash

Release Date: Friday, October 10, 2014 Limited Friday, September 20, 2024 Theaters

Director: Damien Chazelle

Starring: J.K. Simmons • Miles Teller • Melissa Benoist • Paul Reiser • Austin Stowell

N/A Drama N/A

4.15 / 5.0

36% WILL SEE 64% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Under the direction of a prestigious but borderline abusive instructor, a young college student begins to lose his humanity in his quest to become the core drummer of the top jazz orchestra in the country.

Drama

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Who stars in Whiplash – Cast List

J.K. Simmons
The Account 2, Zootopia
Miles Teller
Eternity, Michael
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Melissa Benoist
Sun Dogs, Lowriders
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Paul Reiser
Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, Concussion
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Austin Stowell
Dolphin Tale, 12 Strong

Who is making Whiplash – Crew List

A look at Whiplash behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Damien Chazelle last helmed Babylon and First Man. The film's writer Damien Chazelle last penned Babylon and La La Land.

Director: Damien Chazelle
Screenwriter: Damien Chazelle
Producers: Jason Blum
David Lancaster

Studios: Sony Pictures Classics
Production Company: Bold Films
Right of Way Films
Right of Way Films

Production – What we know about the Whiplash

Key Facts

Based on the Sundance Prize-winning short film, which was based on a 2012 Black List script.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Jun 2014

Completed

Changed Whiplash movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

May 2013

Announced

Changed the movie production status to Announced. Bold Films, Blumhouse Productions and Right of Way Films are teaming up to bring the Sundance Prize-winning short Whiplash to the screen as a feature.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: N/A Not available
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Whiplash Trailers and Clips

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Official Trailer #2

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Theatrical Trailer

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Video Clip

Whiplash Release Date: When was the film released?

Whiplash was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, October 10 , 2014. There were 10 10 other movies released on the same date, including Addicted, The Judge and Dracula Untold. As a limited release, Whiplash was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.