The Patriot(2000)
“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.”
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.
Director
Roland Emmerich
Studio
Columbia Pictures
Budget
$110M
Revenue
$215M
Cast
Mel Gibson
as Benjamin Martin
Heath Ledger
as Gabriel Martin
Joely Richardson
as Charlotte Selton
Jason Isaacs
as Col. William Tavington
Chris Cooper
as Col. Harry Burwell
Tchéky Karyo
as Jean Villeneuve
René Auberjonois
as Reverend Oliver
Lisa Brenner
as Anne Howard
Tom Wilkinson
as Gen. Cornwallis
Donal Logue
as Dan Scott
Leon Rippy
as John Billings
Adam Baldwin
as Capt. Wilkins
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2000
Runtime
2h 45m
Language
English
Rating
7.2 / 10
Budget
$110M
Box Office
$215M
Production Companies
Columbia Pictures • Mutual Film Company • Centropolis Entertainment
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Where can I watch The Patriot?▼
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What is The Patriot about?▼
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.
Who directed The Patriot?▼
The Patriot was directed by Roland Emmerich and released in 2000. It is a drama, history, war, action film.
How long is The Patriot?▼
The Patriot has a runtime of 2 hours and 45 minutes (165 minutes total).
Who stars in The Patriot?▼
The cast of The Patriot includes Mel Gibson as Benjamin Martin, Heath Ledger as Gabriel Martin, Joely Richardson as Charlotte Selton, Jason Isaacs as Col. William Tavington, Chris Cooper as Col. Harry Burwell and more.
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