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Drumline
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Not age appropriate for kids under 10, age appropriate for kids over 12; suggested age 12. -
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Common Sense says
Outstanding cast, great message, strong language.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 12 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Drumline
Parents need to know that there's some very strong language ("s--t" and more), mild references to drinking, and moderate references to sex, particularly comparing playing an instrument to making love. A character is "accused" of being a virgin. Nevertheless, the behavior of the characters is admirable. Laila makes it clear that she is interested in a boyfriend, not a brief encounter. Parents should also know that the movie addresses some racial discrimination concerns, as the one white student in the band is at first looked at with suspicion, but later accepted warmly.
Read our full review by Nell Minow
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the conflict Dr. Lee faces as he tries to do what is best for the band. What does he decide is most important, and when, and why? Why was it important to show Devon's confrontation with his father? How did that relationship affect his relationships with strong characters like Sean and Dr. Lee? What is it about Devon that Laila is drawn to? Why? What can you tell from the scene where each of the section leaders explains why that instrument is the most important? What does "one band, one sound" mean? Why does Dr. Lee think that honor and discipline are more important than talent?
Our Members Say
Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
some scenes are really slow
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
i think it is good
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
i think it is good
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
i think it is good
- I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
overrated movie
nothing too special, if you are a bando, this movie is for you. the message is just to follow your dreams. the drumming in the movie is very groovy but it is way to easy to play.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Rocks...
This movie rocks!
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Entertaining........nothing special
This movie has no objectional content other than some swearing and kissing. Fun family movie about a college marching band.
- I rate this title off for age 2 and give it
hmmm
erm i was 12 or 13 when i saw this movie and there are lots of uses of the s word and one use of the f word and sexual refrences
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
A must see movie for teens and tweens!
Drumline is a fun,funny movie,people follow there dreams + no bad content.
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
Similar to MTV
This movie has inneuendo. It was sort of like when a rapper makes a movie, but a bit toned down. Overall it was a very MTV sort of thing.
- I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it
I enjoyed this movie, it was a story about a kid who earns a scholarship to play the drums at a university. The basic message is if you have a passion for something, you can work hard to achieve it and that even if you hit obstacles along the way there are ways to surpass them without losing sight of your dreams.
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| 100% | of parents say there are good role models |
| 100% | of parents say it gives kids positive messages |
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