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Drums Along the Mohawk

1939·Movie
1h 40min·NR
73
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High energy, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Spectacular and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Spectacle8
  • Fast Pace7
  • Tension6

Heart

Romantic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Romance7
  • Pathos7
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

Some slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3

World

History, war, and politics

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Thrilling! Stirring! Spectacular!

Albany, New York, 1776. After marrying, Gil and Lana travel north to settle on a small farm in the Mohawk River Valley, but soon their growing prosperity and happiness are threatened by the sinister sound of drums that announce dark times of revolution and war.
American RevolutionFrontier LifeHistorical DramaFamily SagaWar and SurvivalEarly AmericaPioneer SpiritRomanceBased on Novel

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Drums Along the Mohawk

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Drums Along the Mohawk legally?

You can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Drums Along the Mohawk worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 7 and Rotten Tomatoes 82%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Drums Along the Mohawk rated?

NRViolence

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Drums Along the Mohawk?

1 h 40 min

Drums Along the Mohawk runs 1 h 40 min.

Is Drums Along the Mohawk based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Drums Along the Mohawk?

Critics82
Audiences65

Not quite. Critics rate Drums Along the Mohawk higher (82) than audiences (65). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Drums Along the Mohawk in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Drums Along the Mohawk?

8BRCAESFRJPKRNLUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Drums Along the Mohawk in 8 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Drums Along the Mohawk use?

Mildly MilitaryHistorical Domain CharacterHave a Gay Old TimeEyepatch of PowerThousand-Yard StareBadass PreacherHysterical WomanDetermined HomesteaderVery Loosely Based on a True StoryYou No Take CandleIt's Quiet… Too QuietDawn of the Wild Westand 1 more

TV Tropes lists 13 storytelling tropes for Drums Along the Mohawk, including Mildly Military, Historical Domain Character, Have a Gay Old Time.