Drumline 2002

Drumline

Critics Consensus

Essentially a sports movie with drums, the energetic Drumline somehow manages to make the familiar seem fresh.

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Movie Info

Set against the high-energy, high-stakes world of show-style marching bands, "Drumline" is a fish-out-of-water comedy 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 his new world before realizing that it takes a more than talent to reach the top.
  • Rating:
    PG-13 (Language|Innuendo)
  • Genre:
    drama, comedy, music
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Charles Stone
  • Producer:
    Wendy Finerman, Timothy M. Bourne, Jody Gerson
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     wide
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $56.4M
  • Runtime:
  • Production Co:
    Fox 2000 Pictures, Wendy Finerman Productions
  • Sound Mix:
    Dolby Stereo, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Surround, DTS, Dolby SR
  • Aspect Ratio:
    Scope (2.35:1)

Cast & Crew

Nick Cannon
Devon
Zoe Saldana
Laila
Orlando Jones
Dr. Lee
Leonard Roberts
Sean
GQ
Jayson
Jason Weaver
Ernest
Candace Carey
Diedre
J. Anthony Brown
Mr. Wade
Afemo Omilami
President Wagner
Charles Stone
Director
Shawn Schepps
Writer (Story)
Shawn Schepps
Writer (Screenplay)
Tina Gordon Chism
Writer (Screenplay)
Wendy Finerman
Producer
Timothy M. Bourne
Producer
Jody Gerson
Producer
Dallas Austin
Executive Producer
Dallas Austin
Executive Music Producer
Greg Mooradian
Executive Producer
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Audience Reviews for Drumline

  • May 23, 2011
    easily the most greatest drumline experience you'll ever have! A+
    Juan C Super Reviewer
  • Sep 20, 2010
    Wow. A movie that can make watching marching bands interesting. The constant battles are very fun to watch. Young funny guy Nick Cannon really adds alot to this movie.
    Cynthia S Super Reviewer
  • Jun 10, 2009
    this doesnt deserve a review. either youre dumb enough to like this kind of movie or you arent
    Coxxie M Super Reviewer
  • May 24, 2009
    I was in the band in high school. I appreciate it's cuteness.
    Jennifer D Super Reviewer
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