Whiplash
“Do your best, he said…”
Synopsis
Under the direction of a ruthless instructor, a talented young drummer begins to pursue perfection at any cost, even his humanity.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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10th Anniversary Rerelease Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-08-27
Top Cast
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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
Kofi Siriboe
Bassist (Nassau)
Kavita Patil
Assistant - Sophie
C.J. Vana
Metz
Tarik Lowe
Pianist (Studio Band)
Tyler Kimball
Saxophonist #2 (Studio Band)
Rogelio Douglas Jr.
Trumpeter #1 (Studio Band)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 10, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 24, 2015
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3.3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$50.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
15.24x
+$47M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Damien Chazelle
- Screenplay & Story
- Damien Chazelle
- Original Score
- Justin Hurwitz
- Original Title
- Whiplash
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Budget
- $3.3M
- Worldwide Gross
- $50.3M
- Production Studios
- Bold Films, Blumhouse Productions, Right of Way Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Damien Chazelle
Damien Chazelle
Justin Hurwitz
Sharone Meir
Tom Cross
Jason Blum, Michel Litvak, Helen Estabrook, David Lancaster, Gary Michael Walters
Department Leadership Roster
Damien Chazelle
Writer
Jason Blum
Producer
Damien Chazelle
Director
Michel Litvak
Producer
Sharone Meir
Director of Photography
Helen Estabrook
Producer
David Lancaster
Producer
Lisa Norcia
Costume Design
Melanie Jones
Production Design
Tom Cross
Editor
Justin Hurwitz
Original Music Composer
Mark Riccardi
Stunt Coordinator
Jamison Scott Goei
Visual Effects Supervisor
David Lebensfeld
Visual Effects Supervisor
Grant Miller
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Whiplash
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Whiplash about?
Under the direction of a ruthless instructor, a talented young drummer begins to pursue perfection at any cost, even his humanity.
Who directed Whiplash?
Whiplash was directed by Damien Chazelle.
Who stars in Whiplash?
The principal cast of Whiplash includes Miles Teller, J.K. Simmons, Paul Reiser, Melissa Benoist, Austin Stowell.
When was Whiplash released and how long is it?
Whiplash was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
What was the box office and production budget of Whiplash?
Whiplash had a reported production budget of $3.3M and grossed $50.3M at the worldwide box office (15.24 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Whiplash?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Whiplash was composed by Justin Hurwitz.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Whiplash?
Whiplash holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: R; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).