If Whiplash is the kind of thing you want more of, these 7 films are the closest matches in our catalogue. Each one links through to full details, ratings, cast and where to stream it.
1. Rope (1948) 7.9
Two charismatic college students push the boundaries of sophistication and morality in this gripping thriller. As they host an intimate dinner party, the lines between refinement and ruthlessness begin to blur. With each carefully crafted gesture, the true nature of their intentions is slowly revealed.
2. Sound of Metal (2020) 7.7
A critically-acclaimed drama that shatters conventions, Sound of Metal follows a metal drummer’s heart-wrenching journey as he confronts his rapidly fading hearing and the uncertain future it brings. With raw emotion and unflinching honesty, Ruben must come to terms with the loss of his identity – and find a new way to live.
3. Uncut Gems (2019) 7.2
Howard Ratner wants to make a fortune that would change his life forever, but his quest for the ultimate win is turning into a high-stakes game of survival. Balancing risky jewelry deals, family pressures, and relentless adversaries, Howard must walk a tightrope between success and disaster in this gripping drama.
4. Chloe (2010) 6.1
A seemingly perfect marriage turns toxic in this gripping drama that exposes the darkest secrets of a wealthy Toronto couple. As Catherine’s suspicions boil over, she sets a trap for her husband with devastating consequences. But what happens when the truth is revealed? Will their world crumble to dust?
5. The Experiment (2010) 6.4
In theclaustrophobic confines of a simulated prison, 20 men must confront their darkest impulses in this gripping psychological thriller. As guards and prisoners blur into one, the lines between sanity and madness become perilously thin, drawing each participant into a harrowing game of power and survival.
6. Horns (2013) 6.3
When tragedy strikes, one man’s world is forever altered. A gruesome discovery on his forehead sets him on a dark and twisted path of revenge and self-discovery. Can he uncover the truth behind his girlfriend’s untimely demise, or will the forces arrayed against him silence him for good?
7. Saiyaara (2025) 6.4
Saiyaara (2025) weaves a poignant tale of love and music that challenges the boundaries of conventional romance. As Krish Kapoor and Vaani Batra navigate their blossoming relationship, their journey is both a celebration of artistic expression and a poignant exploration of the barriers that can arise from their vastly different…
Recommendations are drawn from TMDB’s similar-title data, then filtered to titles in the Cinemasm catalogue and ordered by audience size.