Movies like Whiplash

Directed by Damien Chazelle, who also helmed Whiplash, La La Land explores the struggles and sacrifices of two artists in love, trying to make it in Los Angeles. The film's focus on jazz and the pursuit of artistic dreams resonates with themes found in Whiplash.

Though Full Metal Jacket is a war film, the intense training regime and the abusive drill instructor's pivotal role in shaping recruits are reminiscent of the intense teacher-student relationship and the pressures of performance seen in Whiplash.

Black Swan, like Whiplash, is a gripping exploration of the pursuit of artistic perfection and the psychological toll it takes on the individual. Both films feature protagonists driven to their limits by their demanding mentors, blurring the line between ambition and obsession.

Amadeus tells the story of the rivalry between composers Mozart and Salieri, with the latter's jealousy driving the narrative. The obsession with musical mastery and the sacrifices made for art echo the compelling themes in Whiplash.