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The Drummer

2020Movie1 h 39 min

Drama
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7Rotten Tomatoes80%–
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7Rotten Tomatoes80%–

Summary

Three interwoven stories reveal the traumatic effects of war on the psyches of veterans from different generations.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Drop-in friendly
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • Graphic violence bothers you

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Cast

4 of 4

Crew

Directed by
Eric Werthman
Written by
Eric Werthman
Produced by
Eric Werthman

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Facts

October 1, 2020 · 1 h 39 min · Violence, Suicide Themes, Disturbing Imagery

Released
October 1, 2020
Runtime
1 h 39 min
Content
Violence, Suicide Themes, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
35 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Drummer?"

Questions about The Drummer

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Drummer?

PlexfuboTVThe RokuKanopyFandango at Home Free

In the United States, The Drummer streams on fuboTV, and it is free with ads on Plex, The Roku, Kanopy, and Fandango at Home Free. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is The Drummer worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58 (IMDb 5.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 80%). Critics rate it higher (80 out of 100) than audiences (57).

Will I feel good after watching The Drummer?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is The Drummer plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.