Whiplash
Under the direction of a ruthless instructor, a talented young drummer begins to pursue perfection at any cost, even his humanity.
Drama
Bold Films, Blumhouse Productions, Right of Way Films
Miles Teller as Andrew Neimann, J.K. Simmons as Terence Fletcher, Melissa Benoist as Nicole, Austin Stowell as Ryan, Jayson Blair as Travis, Kavita Patil as Assistant - Sophie, Paul Reiser as Mr. Neyman, Nate Lang as Carl Tanner, Chris Mulkey as Uncle Frank, Damon Gupton as Mr. Kramer, Suanne Spoke as Aunt Emma, Max Kasch as Dorm Neighbor, Charlie Ian as Dustin, Kofi Siriboe as Bassist (Nassau), C.J. Vana as Metz, Tarik Lowe as Pianist (Studio Band), Tyler Kimball as Saxophonist #2 (Studio Band), Rogelio Douglas Jr. as Trumpeter #1 (Studio Band), Adrian Burks as Trumpeter #2 (Studio Band), Joseph Bruno as Technician (Overbrook) - Mike, Michael D. Cohen as Stage Hand (Overbrook), Jocelyn Ayanna as Passerby (Bus Station), Keenan Henson as Truck Driver, Janet Hoskins as Passerby (Dunellen), April Grace as Rachel Bornholdt, Clifton 'Fou Fou' Eddie as Drummer (Quartet), Calvin C. Winbush as Saxophonist, Marcus Henderson as Bassist (JVC), Tony Baker as Stage Hand (Carnegie Hall), Henry G. Sanders as Red Henderson, Sam Campisi as Andrew (8 years old), Jimmie Kirkpatrick as Nassau Trumpeter #2, Keenan Allen as Studio Core Member #1, Ayinde Vaughan as Studio Core Member #2, Shai Golan as Studio Core Member #3, Yancey Wells as Studio Core Member #4, Candace Roberge as Student #1, Krista Kilber as Student #2, Cici Leah Campbell as Diner Patron (uncredited), Damien Coates as JVC Trumpet Player (uncredited), Kyle Julian Graham as JVC Alto Jazz Saxophone Player (uncredited), Ellee Jane Hounsell as Saxophone Player (uncredited), Stephen Hsu as JVC Guitarist (uncredited), Herman Johansen as Music Competition Judge (uncredited), Wendee Lee as Audience Member (uncredited), Dakota Lupo as JVC Saxophonist (uncredited), Jesse Mitchell as Rival Band Saxophonist (uncredited), Amanda Newman as JVC Trombonist (uncredited), Joseph Oliveira as Bartender (uncredited), Michelle Ruff as Audience Member (uncredited), Daniel Weidlein as Studio Band Saxophone Player (uncredited)