Drumline(2002)
Half time is game time.
Drumline Synopsis
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.
Drumline (2002) is a drama, romance, comedy and music film directed by Charles Stone III, released on December 13, 2002 with a runtime of 1h 58m. It stars Nick Cannon, Zoe Saldaña, Orlando Jones and Leonard Roberts. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 580 ratings.
- Director:
- Charles Stone III
- Writers:
- Shawn Schepps, Tina Gordon
- Producers:
- Jody Gerson, Timothy M. Bourne, Wendy Finerman
- Cinematographer:
- Shane Hurlbut
- Composer:
- John Powell
- Production:
- Fox 2000 Pictures, Wendy Finerman Productions
- Budget:
- $20,000,000
- Revenue:
- $57,600,000
- Status:
- Released
Drumline (2002) Trailer
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Drumline Cast & Crew
Main cast
Nick Cannon
as Devon Miles
Zoe Saldaña
as Laila
Orlando Jones
as Dr. Lee
Leonard Roberts
as Sean Taylor
GQ
as Jayson
Jason Weaver
as Ernest
Earl Poitier
as Charles
- Candace Carey
Candace Carey
as Diedre
Shay Roundtree
as Big Rob
Miguel A. Gaetan
as Trey
J. Anthony Brown
as Mr. Wade
Afemo Omilami
as President Wagner
Key crew
Directed by Charles Stone III, written by Shawn Schepps and Tina Gordon, produced by Jody Gerson, Timothy M. Bourne and Wendy Finerman.
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Drumline Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 580 ratings.
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Drumline – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Drumline online?
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Drumline (2002) is available to stream on Disney Plus and Starz Apple TV channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Drumline?
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The main cast of Drumline (2002) includes Nick Cannon, Zoe Saldaña, Orlando Jones, Leonard Roberts and GQ. The film was directed by Charles Stone III. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Drumline released?
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Drumline was released on December 13, 2002 and runs for 1h 58m.
Is Drumline worth watching?
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Drumline (2002) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 580 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, romance and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Drumline?
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Yes. The official Drumline trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.