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The Drummer and the Keeper

2017·Movie
1h 32min
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Rotten Tomatoes71%90%
IMDb6.9Rotten Tomatoes71%90%

About

The Drummer and the Keeper tells the story of the unlikely friendship formed between two young men: Gabriel, a reckless young drummer who revels in rejecting society’s rules and Christopher, a 17-year-old with Asperger’s Syndrome, who yearns to fit in. This heartwarming story shows the strength of the human bond in the face of adversity.
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Crew

Directed by:
Nick Kelly
Written by:
Nick Kelly
Produced by:
Maureen Hughes, Kate McColgan, Annie Barclay
Composed by:
John Gerard Walsh

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Drummer and the Keeper

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Drummer and the Keeper legally?

PeacockPeacock Premium+Tubi TV

The Drummer and the Keeper is included with a subscription to Peacock and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Drummer and the Keeper worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 6.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 71%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Drummer and the Keeper?

1 h 32 min

The Drummer and the Keeper runs 1 h 32 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Drummer and the Keeper?

Critics71
Audiences80

Not quite. Audiences rate The Drummer and the Keeper higher (80) than critics (71). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is The Drummer and the Keeper in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Ireland.

In how many countries can I watch The Drummer and the Keeper?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Drummer and the Keeper in 9 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Drummer and the Keeper use?

Disappeared DadSecurity BlanketHates Being TouchedDriven to SuicideAs HimselfNo Medication for MeGroupiePyromaniacSpecial ThanksLet Me Get This Straight...Self-ImmolationStaging an Interventionand 2 more

TV Tropes lists 14 storytelling tropes for The Drummer and the Keeper, including Disappeared Dad, Security Blanket, Hates Being Touched.