Drumline (2002): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Drumline is a 2002 comedy drama directed by Charles Stone III, starring Nick Cannon, Zoe Saldana and Orlando Jones. It runs 1 hour 58 minutes and earned $57.6 million worldwide on a $20 million budget. Critics gave it 63 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.0/10. Stream it on Disney Plus and Starz, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 58m (118 min)
- Director
- Charles Stone III
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Fox 2000 Pictures
- Budget
- $20M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Drumline About?
The premise of Drumline without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A talented but rebellious street drummer from Harlem unexpectedly finds himself at a prestigious Southern university, home to a highly disciplined marching band. Determined to shake things up, he challenges the band’s traditions and clashes with the strict band director. He must learn to balance his individualistic style with the need for teamwork and dedication if he hopes to lead the band to a championship and earn the respect of his peers.
Drumline Themes & Keywords
· 45 tags- bare midriff
- director
- band
- drummer
- university
- drumline
- fish out of water
- marching band
- the star spangled banner
- rivalry
- brawl
- new york city
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- flirting
- atlanta georgia
- battle of the bands
- breakup
- african american
- cheerleader
- music rehearsal
- haircut
- audition
- hazing
- historically black college
- bus
- musician
- drum
- subway station
- cafeteria
- fraternity initiation
- graduation
- nightclub
- selfishness
- professor
- single mother
- absent father
- pride
- scholarship
- push ups
- american football
- dancing
- rainstorm
- white male pretending to be black
- sorority party
- improvisation
- television broadcast
Where to Watch Drumline
Stream it on Disney Plus and Starz, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Drumline Cast
Nick Cannon leads the cast, with Zoe Saldana and Orlando Jones. Directed by Charles Stone III.
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Director Charles Stone III
Drumline Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Drumline 63 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.0/10.
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IMDb 6.0 /10
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Metacritic 63 Metascore
User score 6.1
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Drumline Plot Summary
What happens in Drumline from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Nick Cannon plays Devon, a gifted snare drummer who earns a spot at college, quickly catching the eye of the Band Director. His exceptional skills lead to an invite to play for a band that has consistently finished in second place at a National competition. The director hopes that Devon could be the “missing key” in their quest for the coveted first place trophy, especially under the mounting pressure from the school’s administration.
Full summary
The whole story of Drumline, scene by scene
Drumline Box Office & Budget
Drumline grossed $57.6 million worldwide on a $20 million budget, 2.9 times what it cost. $56.4 million came from the US and Canada and $1.2 million (2%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$57.6M
2.9× its budget
- US & Canada
- $56.4M
- International
- $1.2M
- Budget
- $20M
Drumline Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Drumline.
How Well Do You Know Drumline?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who plays the role of Devon in 'Drumline'?
Cars in Drumline
3 cars on screen, including the Bentley Arnage and the 1992 Ford Econoline.
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1992 Ford Econoline Minor role -
unknown Minor role
Drumline Also Known As
18 alternative titles, including “Барабанная линия” and “Drumline - Halbzeit ist Spielzeit”.
- Also known as
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- Барабанная линия
- Drumline - Halbzeit ist Spielzeit
- Drumline - Tieni il tempo della sfida
- Барабанная дробь
- Beat Battle
- Dobszóló
- שורת המתופפים
- Rozjeď to!
- Ritmo Total
- Dobosz
- 드럼라인
- Барабанистът
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- Yüksek Ritm
- 鑼鼓喧天
- 乐鼓热线
- Барабанний дріб
- ドラムライン
- Rozbaľ to!
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Drumline FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Drumline, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Drumline?
Drumline runs 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).
When was Drumline released?
Drumline was released on December 13, 2002.
Who directed Drumline?
Drumline was directed by Charles Stone III.
More films by Charles Stone III Who is in the cast of Drumline?
Drumline stars Nick Cannon, Zoe Saldana and Orlando Jones.
Where can I watch Drumline?
In the US, Drumline is streaming on Disney Plus and Starz and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Drumline make at the box office?
Drumline grossed $57.6 million worldwide ($56.4 million domestic, $1.2 million international) on a budget of $20 million.
How is Drumline rated?
Drumline has 6.0/10 on IMDb and 63 on Metacritic.
Does Drumline have a post-credit scene?
No. Drumline has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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