Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Apr 13, 2026

10 Best Movies Like The Drummer

If you loved The Drummer, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

🏆

Expert Review & Ratings

See our full critical analysis and audience score for The Drummer.

View Review →
Advertisement
#1
Drumline

Drumline

2002★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Drummer for fans of Drama & Comedy & Music. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

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 r...

#2
Honeydripper

Honeydripper

2007★ 5.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Drummer for fans of Drama & Music. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

In 1950s Alabama, the owner of the Honeydripper juke joint finds his business dropping off and against his better judgment, hires a young electric guitarist in a last ditch effort ...

#3
The Rocker

The Rocker

2008★ 6.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Drummer for fans of Comedy & Music. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

In the 1980s, a drummer is abandoned by his band just before they become rock superstars. Twenty years later, the drummer sees his second chance at stardom arise when he is asked t...

#4
Bravetown

Bravetown

2015★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Drummer for fans of Drama & Music. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

After an accidental drug overdose, a talented teenage DJ goes to live with his estranged father in a small Army town, where he gets to the bottom of his own pain and learns empathy...

#5
Drumline: A New Beat

Drumline: A New Beat

2014★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Drummer for fans of Drama & Comedy & Music. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A girl from New York attends a college in Atlanta to join their once-famous marching band....

#6
The High Note

The High Note

2020★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Drummer for fans of Drama & Comedy & Music. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Set in the dazzling world of the LA music scene comes the story of Grace Davis, a superstar whose talent, and ego, have reached unbelievable heights. Maggie is Grace’s overworked p...

Advertisement