Ex Drummer
Synopsis
Three musicians form a band. But they're not just any musicians: each has a disability that makes them particularly unsuitable for their instrument. The guitarist is deaf, the singer is tone deaf, and the bassist has a stiff arm. They lack a drummer, and to respect the group's uniqueness, they turn to a famous writer who has never played the drums. He accepts, but begins a manipulation that will wreak further havoc on the already largely dysfunctional band.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Ex Drummer TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-07-23
Top Cast
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Dries Vanhegen
Dries
Norman Baert
Koen De Geyter
Gunter Lamoot
Jan Verbeek
Sam Louwyck
Ivan Van Dorpe
François Beukelaers
Pa Verbeek
Bernadette Damman
Ma Verbeek
Joris Van Der Speeten
Jan Verbeek (10 Jaar)
Nancy Denijs
Ivan's Vrouw
Nomie Visser
Ivan's Dochter
Dolores Bouckaert
Lio
Wim Willaert
Jimmy
Barbara Callewaert
Christine
Jan Hammenecker
Dikke Lul
Vinnie Bonduwe
Vriend Dikke Lul
Chantal Wannyn
Erna
Tristan Versteven
Dorian
Sebastien Dewaele
Stef Vanneste
Hans Claerhout
Fan Dries
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 31, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$231K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.08x
-$2.8M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Koen Mortier
- Screenplay & Story
- Koen Mortier
- Original Score
- Millionaire, Flip Kowlier, Arno, Guy Van Nueten
- Original Title
- Ex Drummer
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, France, Italy, Netherlands, United Kingdom, Netherlands Antilles
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Budget
- $3M
- Worldwide Gross
- $231K
- Production Studios
- Mercurio Cinematografica, CZAR Belgium, QUAD, Flanders Image, Vlaams Audiovisueel Fonds, MEDIA Programme of the European Union
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Koen Mortier
Koen Mortier, Herman Brusselmans
Millionaire, Flip Kowlier, Arno, Guy Van Nueten
Glynn Speeckaert
Manu Van Hove
Ruben Goots, Eurydice Gysel, Koen Mortier
Department Leadership Roster
Koen Mortier
Screenplay
Manu Van Hove
Editor
Koen Mortier
Director
Eurydice Gysel
Producer
Koen Mortier
Producer
Glynn Speeckaert
Director of Photography
Catherine Marchand
Costume Design
Koen Mortier
Writer
Guy Van Nueten
Original Music Composer
Millionaire
Original Music Composer
Flip Kowlier
Original Music Composer
Arno
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NC-17: Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ex Drummer
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ex Drummer about?
Three musicians form a band. But they're not just any musicians: each has a disability that makes them particularly unsuitable for their instrument. The guitarist is deaf, the singer is tone deaf, and the bassist has a stiff arm. They lack a drummer, and to respect the group's uniqueness, they turn to a famous writer who has never played the drums. He accepts, but begins a manipulation that will wreak further havoc on the already largely dysfunctional band.
Who directed Ex Drummer?
Ex Drummer was directed by Koen Mortier.
Who stars in Ex Drummer?
The principal cast of Ex Drummer includes Dries Vanhegen, Norman Baert, Gunter Lamoot, Sam Louwyck, François Beukelaers.
When was Ex Drummer released and how long is it?
Ex Drummer was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
What was the box office and production budget of Ex Drummer?
Ex Drummer had a reported production budget of $3M and grossed $231K at the worldwide box office (0.08 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Ex Drummer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ex Drummer was composed by Millionaire, Flip Kowlier, Arno, Guy Van Nueten.
Is Ex Drummer based on a book or true story?
Ex Drummer is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Herman Brusselmans".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ex Drummer?
Ex Drummer holds official age classifications: CA: 18A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: NC-17 (Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.).