Drumline
Seen it?2002 | 118 min | Drama, Romance, Comedy, Music
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (82% on Rotten Tomatoes). A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Pitch Perfect, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 58 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
A talented street drummer from Harlem enrolls in a Southern university, expecting to lead its marching band's drumline to victory. He initially flounders in his new world, before realizing that it takes more than talent to reach the top.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
82% on Rotten Tomatoes, 63 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
0 wins and 10 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$58 million worldwide on a $20 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 126K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Charles Stone III
- Nick CannonDevon Miles
- Zoe SaldañaLaila
- Orlando JonesDr. Lee
- Leonard RobertsSean Taylor
- GQJayson
- Jason WeaverErnest
- Earl PoitierCharles
- Candace CareyDiedre
- Shay RoundtreeBig Rob
- Miguel A. GaetanTrey