Drummer Boy Movie Review: A Revolutionary War Christmas Musical on Faith and Forgiveness

The author, who received a screener of the new Christmas musical “Drummer Boy” from for KING + COUNTRY, shares a review aimed at readers of the blog. The film runs about two hours and nine minutes, is rated PG-13 for bloody images, and is set during the American Revolutionary War. The post notes that filming took roughly three months and that the project had been in development for about eight years before cameras rolled.

According to the author, the story follows a young drummer boy, an enslaved woman, and a divided family as each searches for freedom during the fight for independence. The writer describes the film as one that blends family, faith, sacrifice, and forgiveness with original music by the band. The author calls it a fresh take on the familiar Christmas song “Drummer Boy,” which is the writer’s favorite version, and says the film brings the song and the band together in a new way.

The reviewer praises the acting, the music, and the pacing, noting that the film is not overly musical, so viewers who dislike musicals may still enjoy it. The author also warns of war scenes, violence, and bloody images, and recommends the film for mature children aged 12 and up, while advising against it for young children. The post mentions Scripture references and a few playful hints that viewers might catch, and says the author found the theme of forgiveness especially meaningful and was moved to tears.

Finally, the post points to a closing message that viewers are encouraged to stay through the credits to see, and to a “Pay It Forward” option that lets viewers help someone who cannot afford a ticket. The author invites readers to follow along on social media for more about the film.

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