Sound of Metal vs Whiplash
Whiplash has the higher audience score (8.4/10 against 7.7/10 for Sound of Metal). Whiplash is the shorter watch at 1h 47m compared with 2h . Whiplash is the older of the two (2014 against 2020). Both are drama, music movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Sound of Metal
Whiplash| Sound of Metal | Whiplash | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.7/10 | ★ 8.4/10 |
| Year | 2020 | 2014 |
| Length | 2h | 1h 47m |
| Genres | Drama, Music | Drama, Music |
| Country | – | United States of America |
| Director | Darius Marder | Damien Chazelle |
| Main cast | Olivia Cooke, Chris Perfetti, Tom Kemp, William Xifaras, Riz Ahmed | Melissa Benoist, Austin Stowell, J.K. Simmons, Suanne Spoke, Chris Mulkey |
Synopsis
Sound of Metal
Metal drummer Ruben begins to lose his hearing. When a doctor tells him his condition will worsen, he thinks his career and life is over. His girlfriend Lou checks the former addict into a rehab for the deaf hoping it will prevent a relapse and help him adapt to his new life. After being welcomed and accepted just as he is, Ruben must choose between his new normal and the life he once knew.
Whiplash
Under the direction of a ruthless instructor, a talented young drummer begins to pursue perfection at any cost, even his humanity.
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