Whiplash

Movie2014

98/100

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

Filmmaking

Overall: 99
Screenplay: 97
Acting: 96
Cinematography: 94
Production: 94
Directing: 98
Concept: 95
Story: 99
Dialogue: 97
Characters: 97
Pacing: 97
Musical Score: 100

Attributes

Entertaining: 100
Uniqueness: 92
How Much I Like It: 100
Twists: 98
Artistry: 99
Fun: 95
Cliche: 65
Cheesy: 21
Broad Appeal: 60
Cerebral: 72
Emotional: 88
Discussion Worthy: 88

Genres

Comedy: 45
Drama: 95
Suspense: 83
Action: 66
Mystery: 27
Thriller: 75
Horror: 72
Adventure: 21
Romance: 42
Science Fiction: 0
Fantasy: 0
Animation: 0

Maturity

Family Friendly: 15
Positive Message: 33
Thematically Mature: 95
Intense: 96
Sexuality: 33
Nudity: 0
Violence: 79
Gore: 42
Crude: 33
Profanity: 66
Scary: 54
Substance Use: 12

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tweetybarnes2025-09-30

97 Overall100 Screenplay100 Acting95 Cinematography96 Production89 Concept97 Story99 Dialogue99 Characters100 Musical Score100 Uniqueness100 Entertaining

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kingjwm572025-06-02

100 Overall100 Screenplay100 Acting98 Cinematography— Production100 Concept100 Story100 Dialogue100 Characters100 Musical Score95 Uniqueness100 Entertaining

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DaveChef12025-06-01

100 Overall— Screenplay100 Acting— Cinematography— Production— Concept100 Story100 Dialogue100 Characters— Musical Score— Uniqueness— Entertaining

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Cast and Crew

Cast

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Miles Teller

Andrew Neiman

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J.K. Simmons

Terence Fletcher

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Paul Reiser

Jim Neiman

Melissa Benoist

Nicole

Austin Stowell

Ryan Connolly

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Chris Mulkey

Uncle Frank

Nate Lang

Carl Tanner

Charlie Ian

Dustin

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Jayson Blair

Travis

Kavita Patil

Sophie

Damon Gupton

Mr. Kramer

Suanne Spoke

Aunt Emma

Max Kasch

Dorm Neighbor

Kofi Siriboe

Bassist (Nassau)

C.J. Vana

Metz

Tarik Lowe

Pianist (Studio Band)

Tyler Kimball

Saxophonist #2 (Studio Band)

Rogelio Douglas Jr.

Trumpeter #1 (Studio Band)

Adrian Burks

Trumpeter #2 (Studio Band)

Joseph Bruno

Technician (Overbrook) - Mike

Michael D. Cohen

Stage Hand (Overbrook)

Jocelyn Ayanna

Passerby (Bus Station)

Keenan Henson

Truck Driver

Janet Hoskins

Passerby (Dunellen)

April Grace

Rachel Bornholdt

Clifton 'Fou Fou' Eddie

Drummer (Quartet)

Calvin C. Winbush

Saxophonist

Marcus Henderson

Bassist (JVC)

Tony Baker

Stage Hand (Carnegie Hall)

Henry G. Sanders

Red Henderson

Sam Campisi

Andrew (8 years old)

Jimmie Kirkpatrick

Nassau Trumpeter #2

Keenan Allen

Studio Core Member #1

Ayinde Vaughan

Studio Core Member #2

Shai Golan

Studio Core Member #3

Yancey Wells

Studio Core Member #4

Candace Roberge

Student #1

Krista Kilber

Student #2

Stephen Hsu

JVC Guitarist (uncredited)

Herman Johansen

Music Competition Judge (uncredited)

Wendee Lee

Audience Member (uncredited)

Joseph Oliveira

Bartender (uncredited)

Michelle Ruff

Audience Member (uncredited)

Daniel Weidlein

Studio Band Saxophone Player (uncredited)

Crew

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Damien Chazelle

Director

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Damien Chazelle

Writer

Sharone Meir

Director of Photography

Justin Hurwitz

Original Music Composer

Tom Cross

Editor

Jason Reitman

Executive Producer

Gary Michael Walters

Executive Producer

Jeanette Volturno

Executive Producer

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Couper Samuelson

Executive Producer

David Lancaster

Producer

Michel Litvak

Producer

Jason Blum

Producer

Helen Estabrook

Producer

Phillip Dawe

Associate Producer

Terri Taylor

Casting

Melanie Jones

Production Design

Jamison Scott Goei

Visual Effects Supervisor

David Lebensfeld

Visual Effects Supervisor

Grant Miller

Visual Effects Supervisor

Lisa Norcia

Costume Design

Karuna Karmarkar

Set Decoration

Richard Henderson

Music Editor

Jeffrey Stott

Executive In Charge Of Production

Heather Plott

Makeup Artist

Nacoma Whobrey

Makeup Department Head

Dawn Fintor

Foley Artist

Mark Riccardi

Stunt Coordinator

Barbara Harris

ADR Voice Casting

Chris Squires

Steadicam Operator

Jasmine McGlade

Thanks

Ben Wilkins

Supervising Sound Editor

Ben Wilkins

Sound Re-Recording Mixer

Chester E. Tripp III

Stunts

Garrick Dion

Co-Producer

Nicolas Harvard

First Assistant Director

John Yarbrough

Transportation Captain

Stephanie Wilcox

Co-Producer

Traci E. Smithe

Hair Department Head

James G. Brill

Transportation Coordinator

Craig Mann

Supervising Sound Editor

Craig Mann

Sound Re-Recording Mixer

Eric Leach

Camera Operator

Kandice Billingsley

Location Manager

Brady Romberg

Stunts

Daniel C. McFadden

Still Photographer

Hunter Brown

Art Direction

Zak Knight

Special Effects Coordinator

David Larson

Key Hair Stylist

Lauren Hadaway

Sound Editor

Vahe Giragol

Digital Intermediate

Tracy Scott

Script Supervisor

Kevin Patrick Burke

Stunts

Drew Rebelein

Construction Coordinator

Steven Stone

Stunts

Zak Faust

Art Department Coordinator

Andy Ross

Music Supervisor

Nicholas Britell

Co-Producer

Mark David Katchur

Line Producer

Sarah Domeier Lindo

Casting Associate

Elan Yaari

Gaffer

Joe Schiff

Dialogue Editor

Alicia Hadaway

Foley Artist

Steve Hernandez

Digital Intermediate

Mike Will

Digital Intermediate

John To

First Assistant Editor

Thomas Curley

Production Sound Mixer

Chris Maxson

Set Dresser

Tim Dodge

Set Dresser

Trailers

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