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Originally released as a motion picture in 2014.

Based on the short film by the same name, 2013.

Special features: commentary soundtrack with J.K. Simmons and Damien Chazelle (with optional subtitles); Timekeepers (famous drummers discuss their craft and passion for drumming); Whiplash, the original short film with optional commentary; Fletcher at home; deleted scenes; An evening at the International Film Festival with Miles Teller, J.K. Simmons and Damien Chazelle; theatrical trailer.

Director of photography, Sharone Meir ; editor, Tom Cross ; music, Justin Hurwitz.

Miles Teller, J.K. Simmons, Paul Reiser, Melissa Benoist, Austin Stowell.

Andrew Neyman is an ambitious young jazz drummer, single-minded in his pursuit to rise to the top of his elite East Coast music conservatory. Plagued by the failed writing career of his father, Andrew hungers day and night to become one of the greats. Terence Fletcher, an instructor equally known for his teaching talents as for his terrifying methods, leads the top jazz ensemble in the school. Fletcher discovers Andrew and transfers the aspiring drummer into his band, pushing Andrew to the brink of his ability and sanity.

MPAA rating: R, for strong language, including some sexual references.

English, dubbed Spanish or dubbed French soundtracks with optional English, English SDH, Spanish or French subtitles; English audio descriptive soundtrack.