Whiplash · written by Damien Chazelle · 2014

Fletcher tests Andrew and Ryan on the Caravan chart, then gives Ryan the part after Andrew misses the tempo.

Scene 57 of 117 · ≈ 3 min on screen · Act two

Fletcher
Andrew
Ryan

Act oneAct twoAct three

Begins 56 min into a 1:54 film

The story so farBefore scene 57

A young jazz drummer pursues a place among the country’s best, pushing himself toward greatness under the control of a brilliant, abusive instructor.

Scenes 1–6
Andrew lives inside solitary practice, family movie nights, and an ideal of greatness learned from jazz legends.
Scenes 7–13
Shaffer's hierarchy makes Andrew doubt his prospects, while he wants a chance to become an exceptional drummer.
Scenes 14–17
Fletcher draws Andrew back from transferring, and Andrew enters Studio Band while beginning a relationship with Nicole.
Scenes 18–48
Andrew learns Fletcher's brutal rules, competes for status, and tries to survive the first rehearsals.
Scenes 49–50
Andrew plays Whiplash from memory and helps Shaffer win the competition, gaining the core position he wanted.
Just before
Scene 54
At Jim's house, Andrew tells his father that Fletcher seems to like him.
Scene 55
At a family dinner, Andrew defends his ambition against his relatives and argues that remembered greatness matters more than belonging.
Scene 56
Andrew ends his relationship with Nicole in advance, explaining that he will choose drumming over time with her.
Scene 57
This scene

57INT. GEHRING HALL - STUDIO BAND ROOM - DAY

A BLAST of music. Horns squealing, cymbals swelling.

It’s another Studio Band rehearsal. Andrew’s at the drums, playing well. Fletcher cues a fermata, and the band finishes STUDIO BAND REHEARSAL AFTER-BREAKUP CHART.

Pink (9/10/2013)

FLETCHER

Alright, gang. Pick up the new chart by

the door. Rehearsal tonight starts at 9.

You have ‘til then to learn it.

PLAYERS head out. Andrew grabs his copy of the chart -- it’s called “CARAVAN” -- when--

FLETCHER (CONT’D)

Neiman. Stay a bit, ok?

Andrew nods. Carl, at the door, glares at him. Then slinks off.

FLETCHER (CONT’D)

(approaching, pointing to the chart)

Look at this. See the tempo?

ANDREW

Quarter note 330...

FLETCHER

That’s a double-time swing. That’s what

got you in here, isn’t it?

ANDREW

I guess so...

Fletcher grins. Then -- the smile fades.

FLETCHER

Now, just as was the case with you, I

stumbled on a kid practicing his double-

time swing the other night. I’d like to

give him a shot.

Before Andrew can register, let alone ask “Who?”--

RYAN (O.S.)

Am I late?

Fletcher and Andrew turn to the door. RYAN CONNOLLY is here.

FLETCHER

Perfect timing! Join us, Connolly.

(Ryan heads over, smiling)

You two know each other, don’t you?

RYAN

Yep, Nassau Band. ‘Sup, Andrew...

Ryan is all smiles. But Andrew is mortified. Can barely conceal his anxiety -- and his anger.

Pink (9/10/2013)

FLETCHER

Now, Connolly, I’ve made Andrew a