Beat the Drum
2003, English. Directed by David Hickson.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Details
- Released
- 10 October 2003
- Country
- South Africa, United States of America
- Written by
- David McBrayer
- Budget
- $2M
- Box office
- $895
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Beat the Drum runs 114 minutes (1h 54m).
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Beat the Drum is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Beat the Drum on?
Beat the Drum isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Beat the Drum?
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Who directed Beat the Drum?
Beat the Drum (2003) was directed by David Hickson and stars Owen Sejake, Mary Twala, Clive Scott.