Whiplash
Miles Teller, J.K. Simmons, Melissa Benoist
A promising young drummer enrolls at a cut-throat music conservatory where his dreams of greatness are mentored by an instructor who will stop at nothing to realize a student's potential.
Why you'll love it
The film is about a young drummer's intense relationship with his demanding music teacher.
The Visitor
Richard Jenkins, Haaz Sleiman, Danai Gurira
A college professor travels to New York City to attend a conference and finds a young couple living in his apartment.
Why you'll love it
The film tells the story of a man who finds connection and redemption through a drum circle.
Step Brothers
Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly, Mary Steenburgen
Two aimless middle-aged losers still living at home are forced against their will to become roommates when their parents marry.
Why you'll love it
The film includes a memorable scene involving a drum set, showcasing the comedic side of drumming.
Drumline
Nick Cannon, Zoe Saldana, Orlando Jones
A band director recruits a Harlem street drummer to play at a Southern university.
Why you'll love it
The movie showcases the world of competitive drumming in a historically black college.
Birdman
Caroline Christl Long
A portrait of Robert, a troubled but poetic soul struggling with his purgatorial existence in a hackney scrapyard.
Why you'll love it
The film features a continuous drum score that complements the protagonist's journey.