Beat the Drum (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2003, Beat the Drum is a drama film directed by David Hickson, running about 114 minutes.
What it’s about. Young Musa is orphaned after a mysterious illness strikes his village in KwaZulu Natal. To help his grandmother, Musa sets out for Johannesburg with his father's last gift, a tribal drum, in search of work and his uncle. The journey confronts him with the stark realities of urban life, but his indomitable spirit never wavers; he returns with a truth and understanding his elders have failed to grasp.
Who’s in it. Beat the Drum stars Junior Singo as Musa, Mary Twala as Ntombi and Adelaide Shabalala as Village Sangoma.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Beat the Drum has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Beat the Drum page.
If you liked it. Fans of Beat the Drum tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Beat the Drum (2003)?
- In US, Beat the Drum is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Beat the Drum worth watching?
- Beat the Drum holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Beat the Drum?
- Beat the Drum stars Junior Singo, Mary Twala and Adelaide Shabalala.
- When was Beat the Drum released?
- Beat the Drum was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.