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10 Best Movies Like Whiplash

If you loved Whiplash, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

#1
Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)

Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)

2014★ 7.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Whiplash for fans of Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A fading actor best known for his portrayal of a popular superhero attempts to mount a comeback by appearing in a Broadway play. As opening night approaches, his attempts to become...

#2
Nightcrawler

Nightcrawler

2014★ 7.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Whiplash for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

When Lou Bloom, desperate for work, muscles into the world of L.A. crime journalism, he blurs the line between observer and participant to become the star of his own story. Aiding ...

#3
Gone Girl

Gone Girl

2014★ 7.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Whiplash for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

With his wife's disappearance having become the focus of an intense media circus, a man sees the spotlight turned on him when it's suspected that he may not be innocent....

#4
American History X

American History X

1998★ 8.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Whiplash for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Derek Vineyard is paroled after serving 3 years in prison for killing two African-American men. Through his brother, Danny Vineyard's narration, we learn that before going to priso...

#5
The Pianist

The Pianist

2002★ 8.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Whiplash for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

The true story of pianist Władysław Szpilman's experiences in Warsaw during the Nazi occupation. When the Jews of the city find themselves forced into a ghetto, Szpilman finds work...

#6
The Imitation Game

The Imitation Game

2014★ 8.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Whiplash for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Based on the real life story of legendary cryptanalyst Alan Turing, the film portrays the nail-biting race against time by Turing and his brilliant team of code-breakers at Britain...