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A Balasaur Score of 88 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 8.5/10, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, Metacritic 89/100. Scores higher than 99% of the 6,639 2010s drama movies in this catalog.
Synopsis
Under the direction of a ruthless instructor, a talented young drummer begins to pursue perfection at any cost, even his humanity.
Ratings
IMDb8.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes94%
Metacritic89/100
17,048 audience votes
Key crew
- Damien ChazelleWriter
- Damien ChazelleDirector
- Justin HurwitzOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Miles TellerAndrew
- J.K. SimmonsFletcher
- Paul ReiserJim
- Melissa BenoistNicole
- Austin StowellRyan
- Nate LangCarl
- Chris MulkeyUncle Frank
- Damon GuptonMr. Kramer
- Suanne SpokeAunt Emma
- Max KaschDorm Neighbor
- Charlie IanDustin
- Jayson BlairTravis
Stills
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Themes
new york cityjazzmusicianobsessionmusic teacherconservatorydrumsmontageperfectionistpublic humiliationjazz bandangry
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