Drums Along the Mohawk (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1939, Drums Along the Mohawk is a drama, war and history film directed by John Ford, running about 100 minutes. “Thrilling! Stirring! Spectacular!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Drums Along the Mohawk stars Claudette Colbert as Lana (Magdelana), Henry Fonda as Gilbert Martin, Edna May Oliver as Mrs. Mc Klennar and Eddie Collins as Christian Reall, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Drums Along the Mohawk has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Drums Along the Mohawk page.
If you liked it. Fans of Drums Along the Mohawk tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Drums Along the Mohawk (1939)?
- In US, Drums Along the Mohawk is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Drums Along the Mohawk worth watching?
- Drums Along the Mohawk holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Drums Along the Mohawk?
- Drums Along the Mohawk stars Claudette Colbert, Henry Fonda, Edna May Oliver, Eddie Collins and John Carradine.