The Patriot

Name: The Patriot
Director: Roland Emmerich
Genre: Drama, History, War, Action
Released: 2000
Duration: 2 h 45 min
Rating: 7.2
Cast: Mel Gibson, Heath Ledger, Joely Richardson, Jason Isaacs, Chris Cooper

Before they were soldiers, they were family. Before they were legends, they were heroes. Before there was a nation, there was a fight for freedom.

20002h 45m7.2(4,423 votes)

DramaHistoryWarAction

Synopsis

After proving himself on the field of battle in the French and Indian War, Benjamin Martin wants nothing more to do with such things, preferring the simple life of a farmer. But when his son Gabriel enlists in the army to defend their new nation, America, against the British, Benjamin reluctantly re…

The Patriot (2000) is a drama, history, war, and action film directed by Roland Emmerich. It stars Mel Gibson, Heath Ledger, and Joely Richardson. The film runs for 2 hours 45 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.2 out of 10 from 4,423 votes.

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Director

Roland Emmerich

Cast

Mel Gibson

Benjamin Martin

Heath Ledger

Gabriel Martin

Joely Richardson

Charlotte Selton

Jason Isaacs

Col. William Tavington

Chris Cooper

Col. Harry Burwell

Tchéky Karyo

Jean Villeneuve

René Auberjonois

Reverend Oliver

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Is The Patriot Worth Watching?

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Patriot

Where can I watch The Patriot?

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Who stars in The Patriot?

The Patriot stars Mel Gibson, Heath Ledger, Joely Richardson, and Jason Isaacs, and was directed by Roland Emmerich.

How long is The Patriot?

The Patriot has a runtime of 2 hours 45 minutes.

When did The Patriot come out?

The Patriot was released in 2000.

What genre is The Patriot?

The Patriot is a drama, history, war, and action film.

Is The Patriot worth watching?

The Patriot holds an average audience score of 7.2 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.