6.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Drumline (2002)
Drumline (2002)
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Viewer Rating
6.8
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film consciously balances competing viewpoints, such as individual expression versus collective discipline and tradition versus innovation, focusing on apolitical themes of personal growth, mentorship, and institutional pride without explicitly promoting a specific political ideology.
Drumline features a predominantly Black cast, reflecting its authentic setting within a Historically Black College and University, which naturally showcases diversity without explicit race-swapping of traditional roles. The narrative celebrates Black culture and the HBCU experience, focusing on character development and community dynamics rather than critiquing traditional identities.
Secondary
The film 'Drumline' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative centers on the competitive world of collegiate marching bands, personal growth, and heterosexual romantic relationships, leading to a 'N/A' rating for LGBTQ+ portrayal.
The film "Drumline" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on a college marching band, personal growth, and relationships, without engaging with transgender identity in any capacity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Drumline (2002) is an original film, not an adaptation or reboot of existing material. All characters were created for this movie, meaning there is no prior canon or historical record to establish a different gender for any character. Therefore, no gender swaps occurred.
Drumline (2002) is an original film with no prior source material (books, comics, or previous screen versions) or historical figures from which its characters were adapted. Therefore, no character could have been canonically or historically established as a different race before this film's release.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.0
6.9
Critic Ratings
8.1
6.3
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