Where to watch The Drum in Canada
The Drum is streaming on Criterion Channel in Canada. Availability checked 28 May 2026.
About The Drum
The Drum is a 1938 movie in the Adventure and War genres, directed by Zoltan Korda, starring Sabu, Raymond Massey and Valerie Hobson. It has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.1/10 from 26 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Drum in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Overview
Set in the India of the British Raj, the evil and untrustworthy Prince Guhl (Raymond Massey) plans to wipe out the British troops as they enjoy the hospitality of Guhl's spacious palace. It's up to the loyal young Prince Azim (Sabu) to warn the troops of Guhl's treachery by tapping out a message on his drum.
Top cast
Sabu
Prince Azim
Raymond Massey
Prince Ghul
Valerie Hobson
Mrs. Carruthers
Roger Livesey
Capt. Carruthers
David Tree
Lieut. Escott
Desmond Tester
Bill Holder
Francis L. Sullivan
Governor
Archibald Batty
Major Bond
Frederick Culley
Dr.Murphy
Amid Taftazani
Mohammed Khan
Laurence Baskcomb
Zarullah
Roy Emerton
Wafadar
Michael Martin Harvey
Mullah
Martin Walker
Herrick
Ronald Adam
Major Gregoff
Leo Genn
Abdul Fakir (uncredited)
Ralph Truman
Dinner Guest (uncredited)
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Drum in Canada?+
In Canada, you can stream The Drum on Criterion Channel.
Is The Drum on Netflix?+
The Drum is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Criterion Channel.
How long is The Drum?+
The Drum has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).
Who stars in The Drum?+
The Drum stars Sabu, Raymond Massey, Valerie Hobson, Roger Livesey and David Tree.
When did The Drum come out?+
The Drum is a 1938 movie directed by Zoltan Korda.
What genre is The Drum?+
The Drum is Adventure and War film.
Who directed The Drum?+
The Drum was directed by Zoltan Korda.
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