Whiplash (2014)
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Whiplash is streaming in Australia on Amazon Prime Video, BINGE.
What the audience says
Whiplash has pulled the kind of numbers most English films never see. It's sitting at 8.4/10 on TMDB across 17,150 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average.
Should you spend 1h 47m on it?
1h 47m of English drama with a music streak. That score holds across 17,136 ratings, so it's about as safe as this week's list gets.
- Why
- It rates 8.4/10 across 17,136 ratings — among the strongest scores on this week's list, and settled enough to trust.
- Skip if
- you want plot momentum over character work
- Best for
- An ordinary evening in
Story
Under the direction of a ruthless instructor, a talented young drummer begins to pursue perfection at any cost, even his humanity.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 47m |
| Watch with family? | MA 15+ · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Drama / Music |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Damien Chazelle
Cast
Where to watch in Australia
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 28 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: All Prime Video titles in Australia
Trailer
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