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Drums Along the Mohawk

Seen it?

1939 | 100 min | Drama, History, War

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for history buffs. If you loved The Zone of Interest or War Horse, start here.
The mood
Intense.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 40 min.
What might put you off
Made in 1939: an older pace and style.

Albany, New York, 1776. After marrying, Gil and Lana travel north to settle on a small farm in the Mohawk River Valley, but soon their growing prosperity and happiness are threatened by the sinister sound of drums that announce dark times of revolution and war.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.5 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    Nominated for 2 Oscars.

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 42K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by John Ford

  • Claudette ColbertLana (Magdelana)
  • Henry FondaGilbert Martin
  • Edna May OliverMrs. Mc Klennar
  • Eddie CollinsChristian Reall
  • John CarradineCaldwell
  • Dorris BowdonMary Reall
  • Jessie RalphMrs. Weaver
  • Arthur ShieldsReverend Rosenkrantz
  • Robert LoweryJohn Weaver
  • Roger ImhofGen. Nicholas Herkimer