# Whiplash (2014) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/whiplash-2014/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 89% |
| Editorial Rating | 94/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 94% (excluded from composite) |
| 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 89% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Whiplash — Grand Jury Prize at Sundance 2014. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid. Metascore 88/100. Directed by Damien Chazelle.

## Celluloid verdict

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.

## Where to watch

Global: fuboTV, MGM+
the United States: fuboTV, MGM+
the United Kingdom: not currently streaming
South Korea: Netflix, Wavve, TVING
Japan: Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT
the United Arab Emirates: Shahid

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Whiplash worth watching?**
Whiplash holds a 89% 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?**
89% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (94/100), Metascore (88/100), Letterboxd (4.4/5), and IMDb (8.5/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**Where can I watch Whiplash?**
Whiplash is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+; on fuboTV, MGM+ in the United States; on Netflix, Wavve, TVING in South Korea; on Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT in Japan; on Shahid in the United Arab Emirates. Availability varies by region.

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Reviewed and scored by Celluloid · Editor: Kaiser Khan (https://celluloidscore.com/author/kaiser-khan/)

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