Drumline (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2002, Drumline is a comedy, drama, romance and music film directed by Charles Stone III, running about 118 minutes. “Half time is game time” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Drumline stars Nick Cannon as Devon Miles, Zoe Saldaña as Laila, Orlando Jones as Dr. Lee and Leonard Roberts as Sean Taylor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Drumline has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $57.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Drumline page.
If you liked it. Fans of Drumline tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Drumline (2002)?
- In US, Drumline is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Drumline worth watching?
- Drumline holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Drumline?
- Drumline stars Nick Cannon, Zoe Saldaña, Orlando Jones, Leonard Roberts and GQ.
- When was Drumline released?
- Drumline was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.