What is the Metascore for Whiplash?

Whiplash has a Metascore of 88 out of 100 on Celluloid.

Where can I watch Whiplash?

Whiplash is available on fuboTV, MGM+. Availability varies by region — check your local streaming guide.

What countries is Whiplash streaming in?

Whiplash streams on Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT in Japan; Netflix, Wavve, TVING in South Korea; Shahid in the United Arab Emirates; fuboTV, MGM+ in the United States. Subscription availability only; rental and purchase options may differ.

Whiplash

Item: Whiplash
Rating: 4.5
Author: Kaiser Khan

Directed by Damien Chazelle · 2014 · Last reviewed August 31, 2026

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Answer Summary

Whiplash (2014) earns a 89% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

Quick Verdict

Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.

89%

Celluloid Score Recommended

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94% Editorial Rating

94% Audience snapshot · excluded

88 Metascore

★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4.4

8.5 IMDb /10

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Runtime: 1h 47m
Cast: Miles Teller , J.K. Simmons , Paul Reiser , Melissa Benoist , Austin Stowell , Nate Lang , Chris Mulkey , Damon Gupton , Suanne Spoke , Max Kasch
Streaming: fuboTV, MGM+
Country: United States
Language: English

Official theatrical poster for Whiplash (2014)

Theatrical release

Where to watch

fuboTV
MGM+

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home, Spectrum On Demand

Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Where to watch Whiplash by country

Country	Streaming on
Japan	Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT
South Korea	Netflix, Wavve, TVING
United Arab Emirates	Shahid
United States	fuboTV, MGM+

Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.

Why this score?

Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (94/100).
Audiences widely enjoyed it (94%).
Metascore signals universal acclaim (88/100).
Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4.4/5).
IMDb users score it 8.5/10.

Best for

Viewers who want a well-regarded drama, music, thriller pick
Short runtime — easy weeknight watch

Not ideal for

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Is Whiplash worth watching?

Yes — Whiplash earns a 89% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Celluloid Verdict

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

Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

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.

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Critic Reviews

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Whiplash (2014) Review

★★★★½ 4.5/5

Damien Chazelle's Whiplash (2014) remains a defining Drama landmark from United States, with scores that still shape how audiences discover the title.

Essential viewing — a certified classic.

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