# Whiplash (2014) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/whiplash-2014/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-23

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 90% |
| Critic Score | 94% |
| Audience Score | 94% |
| Metascore | 88/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4.4/5 |
| IMDb | 8.5/10 |
| Director | Damien Chazelle |
| Genres | Drama, Music, Thriller |
| Runtime | 107 min |
| Festival premiere | Sundance 2014 (Grand Jury Prize) |

## Quick answer

Whiplash (2014) earns a 90% Celluloid Score — Celluloid Pick. Whiplash — Grand Jury Prize at Sundance 2014. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid. Metascore 88/100. Directed by Damien Chazelle.

## Critics consensus

Whiplash — Grand Jury Prize at Sundance 2014. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.

## Synopsis

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

## Cast

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

## Accolades

Premiered at Sundance 2014, where it won the Grand Jury Prize.

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Whiplash worth watching?**
Whiplash holds a 90% Celluloid Score. Whiplash — Grand Jury Prize at Sundance 2014. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.

**What is Whiplash about?**
Under the direction of a ruthless instructor, a talented young drummer begins to pursue perfection at any cost, even his humanity.

**Who directed Whiplash?**
Whiplash (2014) was directed by Damien Chazelle.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Whiplash?**
90% — the average of five public sources: critics 94%, audience 94%, Metascore 88/100, Letterboxd 4.4/5, and IMDb 8.5/10.

**Where can I watch Whiplash?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Whiplash page for current options.

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