Whiplash
“Suffering is the soul of greatness.”
Synopsis
A ferocious, bullying music teacher teaches a dedicated student.
Top Cast
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Johnny Simmons
Andrew Neiman
J.K. Simmons
Fletcher
Nate Lang
Carl
C.J. Vana
Metz
Honora Javier
Amy
Omari Grayson
Trumpet Player
Stuart Hammill
Trumpet Player
Charlie Estes
Trumpet Player
Ranfins Rincon
Trumpet Player
John Greer
Trombone Player
Paul Bradley Hanson
Trombone Player
Erik Hughes
Trombone Player
Spencer Sussman
Trombone Player
Michael Moeh
Pianist
Joshua Bracks
Guitar Player
Kevin Lawrence
Bass Player
Nick Antoine
Saxophone Player
Jason O'neil Hudson
Saxophone Player
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Damien Chazelle
- Screenplay & Story
- Damien Chazelle
- Original Title
- Whiplash
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 18m
- Production Studios
- Whiplash Productions, Right of Way Films, Blumhouse Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Damien Chazelle
Damien Chazelle
Edd Lukas
Tom Cross
Nicholas Britell, Helen Estabrook, Jason Reitman, Jason Blum, Couper Samuelson
Department Leadership Roster
Nicholas Britell
Producer
Damien Chazelle
Director
Helen Estabrook
Producer
Damien Chazelle
Writer
Edd Lukas
Director of Photography
Tom Cross
Editor
Stephanie Hamilton
Production Design
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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?
A ferocious, bullying music teacher teaches a dedicated student.
Who directed Whiplash?
Whiplash was directed by Damien Chazelle.
Who stars in Whiplash?
The principal cast of Whiplash includes Johnny Simmons, J.K. Simmons, Nate Lang, C.J. Vana, Honora Javier.
When was Whiplash released and how long is it?
Whiplash was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 18m.