Whiplash

Name: Whiplash
Genre: Drama, Music, Thriller
Released: 2014
Duration: 107 min
Rating: 8.5

2014 · 1h 47m · Drama, Music, Thriller

IMDb 8.5 Metacritic 89 RT 94%

Watch it tonight. Whiplash is a masterclass in tension—think psychological thriller disguised as a music drama—with performances that'll leave you breathless and a finale that hits like a crescendo. The near-universal critical praise isn't hype; this is legitimately one of the best dramas of the last decade.

Plot

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

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