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Whiplash

8.420141h 47mRMovieDramaMusicThriller

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

DirectorDamien Chazelle
WriterDamien Chazelle
ProducersDavid Lancaster·Jason Blum

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Cast · Directed by Damien Chazelle

MTMiles Teller
Miles Teller
Andrew
JSJ.K. Simmons
J.K. Simmons
Fletcher
PRPaul Reiser
Paul Reiser
Jim
MBMelissa Benoist
Melissa Benoist
Nicole
ASAustin Stowell
Austin Stowell
Ryan
NLNate Lang
Nate Lang
Carl
CMChris Mulkey
Chris Mulkey
Uncle Frank
DGDamon Gupton
Damon Gupton
Mr. Kramer
SSSuanne Spoke
Suanne Spoke
Aunt Emma
MKMax Kasch
Max Kasch
Dorm Neighbor
CICharlie Ian
Charlie Ian
Dustin
JBJayson Blair
Jayson Blair
Travis

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Whiplash — streaming FAQ

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Whiplash isn't on any subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not on Netflix.

Is Whiplash on Netflix?

No, Whiplash is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Is Whiplash on Amazon Prime Video?

Whiplash isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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