Whiplash

2014 · directed by Damien Chazelle

Rating

94/100

Hit

yes

Prestige lists

TSPDT 250, Oscar Nominee

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

Whiplash (2014), directed by Damien Chazelle, rates 94/100 — a hit. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.

Cast

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

Crew

• Sharone Meir — Director of Photography
• Tom Cross — Editor
• Justin Hurwitz — Original Music Composer
• Damien Chazelle — Writer

More from Damien Chazelle

1. La La Land (2016) — 86/100 · hit
2. Whiplash (2013) — 78/100 · short, not counted
3. First Man (2018) — 77/100
4. Guy and Madeline on a Park Bench (2010) — 69/100
5. Babylon (2022) — 67/100

How these numbers work: Methodology