Independent Case Study Whiplash Certification : (USA) R (UK) 15 Production budget - $3.3 million Stars - Miles Teller, J. K. Simmons , Melissa Benoist Genre - Drama Director - Damien chazelle Opening weekend - $135,388(USA) Gross - $13,092,000 (USA) Production Co: Bold films, Blumhouse productions, right of way films