Whiplash

The road to greatness can take you to the edge.

Under the direction of a ruthless instructor, a talented young drummer begins to pursue perfection at any cost, even his humanity.

Miles Teller

(Andrew)

J.K. Simmons

(Fletcher)

Paul Reiser

(Jim)

Melissa Benoist

(Nicole)

Austin Stowell

(Ryan)

Nate Lang

(Carl)

Chris Mulkey

(Uncle Frank)

Damon Gupton

(Mr. Kramer)

Suanne Spoke

(Aunt Emma)

Max Kasch

(Dorm Neighbor)

Charlie Ian

(Dustin)

Jayson Blair

(Travis)

Kofi Siriboe

(Bassist (Nassau))

Kavita Patil

(Assistant - Sophie)

C.J. Vana

(Metz)

Tarik Lowe

(Pianist (Studio Band))

Tyler Kimball

(Saxophonist #2 (Studio Band))

Rogelio Douglas Jr.

(Trumpeter #1 (Studio Band))

Adrian Burks

(Trumpeter #2 (Studio Band))

Calvin C. Winbush

(Saxophonist (Studio Band))

Joseph Bruno

(Technician (Overbrook) - Mike)

Michael D. Cohen

(Stage Hand (Overbrook))

Jocelyn Ayanna

(Passerby (Bus Station))

Keenan Henson

(Truck Driver)

Janet Hoskins

(Passerby (Dunellen))

April Grace

(Rachel Bornholdt)

Clifton 'Fou Fou' Eddie

(Drummer (Quartet))

Marcus Henderson

(Bassist (JVC))

Tony Baker

(Stage Hand (Carnegie Hall))

Henry G. Sanders

(Red Henderson)

Sam Campisi

(Andrew (8 years old))

Jimmie Kirkpatrick

(Nassau Trumpeter #2)

Keenan Allen

(Studio Core Member #1)

Ayinde Vaughan

(Studio Core Member #2)

Shai Golan

(Studio Core Member #3)

Yancey Wells

(Studio Core Member #4)

Candace Roberge

(Student #1)

Krista Kilber

(Student #2)

Stephen Hsu

(JVC Guitarist (uncredited))

Herman Johansen

(Music Competition Judge (uncredited))

Wendee Lee

(Audience Member (uncredited))

Joseph Oliveira

(Bartender (uncredited))

Michelle Ruff

(Audience Member (uncredited))

Daniel Weidlein

(Studio Band Saxophone Player (uncredited))