Angela Gibbs, Candace Carey, Earl Poitier

A fish-out-of-water comedy-drama about a talented street drummer from Harlem who enrolls in a Southern university, expecting to lead its marching band's drumline to victory. He initially flounders in ...( read more  read more... )his new world, before realizing that it takes more than talent to reach the top.

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73% liked it

304,321 ratings

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80% liked it

81 critics

PG-13, 1 hr. 59 min.

Directed by: Charles Stone, Charles Stone III

Release Date: August 7, 2002

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DVD Release Date: April 15, 2003

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  • March 13, 2008
    I'm Nick Cannon! I play the drums! Boom boom boom!
  • July 8, 2007
    I really actually liked this. It was a good movie with a pretty good message: if you believe you can do something, you can. I think I liked this so much more because I was on my way to a band competition when I saw it. ha!
  • June 25, 2007
    Crap!
  • June 2, 2007
    This movie has amazing drumming sequences.
  • May 8, 2007
    The main character was unlikable. He seemed to have a perpetual chip on his shoulder. The half time shows and showdown were really good, though.
  • November 20, 2009
    i luved it, forget dha rest
  • November 18, 2009
    Not my favorite film.
  • November 1, 2009
    YES!!!! BAND PPL R AMAZING!!!!
  • October 29, 2009
    Boys and guys night out film...
  • October 22, 2009
    i <33 the beats in this

Critic Reviews


December 13, 2002
A.O. Scott, The New York Times

As you watch the drummers pound out their polyrhythms and twirl their sticks, you may find it hard to stay in your seat. full review

December 13, 2002
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

[Drumline] is entertaining for what it does, and admirable for what it doesn't do. full review

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  • JunkanooQueen2007
    December 13, 2008
    i love this movie. this movie is for a dancer like me and a dawta that plays music
  • GreenX33
    March 22, 2008
    rhythm nice..
    lol but i notice the instruments more since i'm from band..
    lol
  • Montel5teddy
    May 26, 2007
    wonderful beatz
  • macaya1991
    October 12, 2006
    The ritm its fantastic!!!

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