A private screener for church leaders

Drummer Boy

Forgiveness is revolutionary

See the new cinematic musical from Angel Studios before you recommend it to your people. It's free, private, and only for pastors and their staff.

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Viewing window closes October 30

Before you recommend it, see it yourself.

As you shape the holiday season for your church (family nights, youth gatherings, small-group discussions, or simply a meaningful way for people to come together), we want to give you an early look at a film that may serve your people well.

Before you recommend it to families, students, or your congregation, we want you to experience it yourself. This free, private preview link is offered only to church leaders and their immediate staff. It is not for public screenings of any size. It's simply so you can see the film and decide whether it's a good fit for the people you serve.

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Two brothers in colonial coats walk side by side across a green hillside.

The film

Two brothers. Two sides of a revolution.

Drummer Boy is a new cinematic musical from Angel Studios (the team behind The Chosen), starring Joel Smallbone of for KING + COUNTRY. Set at the beginning of America's fight for independence, it follows two brothers who find themselves on opposite sides of the war, an enslaved woman longing for freedom, and a family torn by loyalty and conviction.

Through battle, loss, and music that carries hope, the story becomes a deeply human exploration of faith, forgiveness, and the belief that no one is meant to live in chains, of body or soul.

Starring
Lucas Leach, Joel David Smallbone, Beth Easdown
In theaters
November 6, 2026

“The forgiveness born at Christmas is their only hope.”

How the filmmakers describe the story

Why churches are looking at it

Themes worth talking about.

It's the kind of film many churches look for this time of year: beautiful music, substantive themes, and a story that can open doors for conversation about freedom, reconciliation, and the gospel.

  1. 01

    Loyalty vs. conviction

    A family torn by loyalty and conviction.

  2. 02

    Freedom

    No one is meant to live in chains, of body or soul.

  3. 03

    Forgiveness & reconciliation

    Forgiveness is revolutionary.

  4. 04

    Hope amid conflict

    Music that carries hope through battle and loss.

  5. 05

    Courage

    The battle for freedom begins with the battle within.

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Official teaser

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Limited-time access

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For senior pastors, executive pastors, and pastoral staff. Because the premiere is close, access is extremely limited.

  1. 1

    Request

    Complete the form. It takes about a minute.

  2. 2

    Verify

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  3. 3

    Watch

    Receive your private link and watch within 7 days.

Important viewing conditions

  • Eligibility. You must be a senior pastor or pastoral staff to qualify.
  • Time-sensitive. You must watch the film within 7 days of receiving your link.
  • Strictly private. This is a private evaluation screener. It is not authorized for group showings of any size under any circumstances.
  • Window closes October 30. After that date the link will no longer be available.

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