Apple TVWhiplash (2014)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.8
Overview
Under the direction of a ruthless instructor, a talented young drummer begins to pursue perfection at any cost, even his humanity.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Overview
Under the direction of a ruthless instructor, a talented young drummer begins to pursue perfection at any cost, even his humanity.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film explores the apolitical themes of ambition and the pursuit of artistic greatness, presenting a nuanced and ambiguous view on whether extreme methods are justified for extraordinary results, thus avoiding a clear ideological stance.
The movie features a predominantly white cast without explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. Its narrative centers on the intense pursuit of musical excellence and the dynamics of an abusive mentorship, and does not critique traditional identities or incorporate DEI themes.
Secondary
Whiplash does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative is solely centered on the ambitious pursuit of musical excellence and the challenging dynamic between a student and his demanding teacher.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Whiplash is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical basis, or previous installment from which character genders could be swapped.
Whiplash is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous adaptation to establish a canonical race for any character before their portrayal in the 2014 movie.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
8.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
8.5
8.4
Critic Ratings
9.4
8.9
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