Andrew Neyman is an ambitious young jazz drummer, single‐minded in his pursuit to rise to the top of his elite eastcoast  music  conservatory.  Plagued  by  the  failed  writing  career  of  his  father,  Andrew  hungers  day  and  night  to become one of the greats. Terence Fletcher, an instructor equally known for his teaching talents as for his terrifying methods, leads the top jazz ensemble in the school. Fletcher discovers Andrew and transfers the aspiring drummer into  his  band, forever  changing the  young man’s  life.  Andrew’s  passion to  achieve  perfection  quickly spirals  into obsession, as his ruthless teacher continues to push him to the brink of both his ability—and his sanity.

3 Academy Awards: Best Actor in a Supporting Role. Best film Editing. Best Sound Mixing. 3 BAFTA Awards: Best Supporting Actor J.K. Simmons. Best film Editing. Best Sound Mixing. Golden Globe Award:
Best  Supporting  Actor  J.K.  Simmons.  Film  has  received  Grand  Jury  Prize  and  Audience  Award  in  Sundance  Film Festival.