Drum (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2004, Drum is an action, thriller and drama film directed by Zola Maseko, running about 94 minutes. “The truth shall set you free” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A hot-shot journalist is swept up in a movement to challenge Apartheid in 1950s South Africa.
Who’s in it. Drum stars Taye Diggs as Henry Nxumalo, Gabriel Mann as Jürgen Schadeberg, Jason Flemyng as Jim Bailey and Tumisho Masha as Can Themba, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Drum has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Drum page.
If you liked it. Fans of Drum tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Drum (2004)?
- In GB, Drum is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Drum worth watching?
- Drum holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Drum?
- Drum stars Taye Diggs, Gabriel Mann, Jason Flemyng, Tumisho Masha and Moshidi Motshegwa.
- When was Drum released?
- Drum was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.