Drum (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1976, Drum is an action, thriller, drama and history film directed by Burt Kennedy, running about 100 minutes. “MANDINGO lit the fuse... DRUM is the explosion!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A mid-19th century mulatto slave is torn between his success as a pit-fighter and the injustices of white society.
Who’s in it. Drum stars Warren Oates as Hammond Maxwell, Pam Grier as Regine, Ken Norton as Drum and Isela Vega as Marianna, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Drum has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . 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 (1976)?
- In US, Drum is available to stream on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Drum worth watching?
- Drum holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Drum?
- Drum stars Warren Oates, Pam Grier, Ken Norton, Isela Vega and Yaphet Kotto.
- When was Drum released?
- Drum was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.