Distant Drums (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1951, Distant Drums is an action, adventure, war and western film directed by Raoul Walsh, running about 101 minutes. “Against unseen jungle terrors and untamed savage tribes ... and pounding war-drums that echoed his challenge!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After destroying a Seminole fort, American soldiers and their rescued companions must face the dangerous Everglades and hostile Indians in order to reach safety
Who’s in it. Distant Drums stars Gary Cooper as Capt. Quincy Wyatt, Mari Aldon as Judy Beckett, Richard Webb as Lt. Richard Tufts and Ray Teal as Pvt. Mohair, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Distant Drums has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Distant Drums page.
If you liked it. Fans of Distant Drums 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 Distant Drums (1951)?
- In GB, Distant Drums is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Distant Drums worth watching?
- Distant Drums holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure, war and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Distant Drums?
- Distant Drums stars Gary Cooper, Mari Aldon, Richard Webb, Ray Teal and Arthur Hunnicutt.
- When was Distant Drums released?
- Distant Drums was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.