Content Warnings
- 🟢 10/100 Brief mention of a sexual encounter, no visuals.
- 🟢 20/100 Character is seen drinking alcohol at a bar.
- 🟡 30/100 Brief scene where a character is offered alcohol.
- 🟡 60/100 Intense verbal abuse and yelling by a teacher.
- 🔴 80/100 Teacher throws a chair at a student in a fit of rage.
- 🔴 90/100 Physical altercation between teacher and student.
- 🔴 80/100 Multiple uses of the F-word in a heated argument.
- 🔴 85/100 Continued use of strong language by the teacher.
- 🔴 90/100 Intense verbal confrontation with strong language.
Details for Whiplash (2014)
What is the plot of Whiplash (2014)?
Whiplash follows Andrew Neiman, a young and ambitious jazz drummer who enrolls at a prestigious music conservatory where he is mentored by Terence Fletcher, an abusive instructor who pushes him to the brink of his ability and sanity.
Who plays the main characters in Whiplash?
Miles Teller plays Andrew Neiman, the aspiring drummer, and J.K. Simmons plays Terence Fletcher, the ruthless music instructor. Melissa Benoist and Paul Reiser also star in supporting roles as Nicole and Jim Neiman, respectively.
Did Whiplash win any major awards?
Yes, Whiplash won three Academy Awards: Best Supporting Actor for J.K. Simmons, Best Film Editing, and Best Sound Mixing. It was also nominated for Best Picture and Best Adapted Screenplay.
What is the significance of the title 'Whiplash'?
The title 'Whiplash' refers to a jazz composition by Hank Levy that is central to the film. It also metaphorically represents the intense and often painful relationship between Andrew and Fletcher.
Is Whiplash based on a true story?
While Whiplash is not based on a specific true story, writer and director Damien Chazelle drew inspiration from his own experiences as a jazz drummer in high school and the intense pressures of music education.
