The Patriot
The Patriot

The Patriot

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.

7.2165 min
DramaHistoryWarAction

Overview

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 returns to his old life to protect his son.

Movie Info

Release Date: 6/28/2000

Runtime: 165 min

Director: Roland Emmerich

Writers: Robert Rodat

Top Cast

Mel Gibson

Mel Gibson

Benjamin Martin

Heath Ledger

Heath Ledger

Gabriel Martin

Joely Richardson

Joely Richardson

Charlotte Selton

Jason Isaacs

Jason Isaacs

Col. William Tavington

Chris Cooper

Chris Cooper

Col. Harry Burwell

Tchéky Karyo

Tchéky Karyo

Jean Villeneuve

René Auberjonois

René Auberjonois

Reverend Oliver

Lisa Brenner

Lisa Brenner

Anne Howard

Tom Wilkinson

Tom Wilkinson

Gen. Cornwallis

Donal Logue

Donal Logue

Dan Scott

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