The Patriot (2000)

  • R
  • 06/27/2000 (US)
  • Drama, History, War, Action
  • 2h 45m

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.

Roland Emmerich

Director

Robert Rodat

Screenplay

Cast

Mel Gibson's headshot

Mel Gibson

Benjamin Martin
Heath Ledger's headshot

Heath Ledger

Gabriel Martin
Joely Richardson's headshot

Joely Richardson

Charlotte Selton
Jason Isaacs's headshot

Jason Isaacs

Col. William Tavington
Chris Cooper's headshot

Chris Cooper

Col. Harry Burwell
Tchéky Karyo's headshot

Tchéky Karyo

Jean Villeneuve
René Auberjonois's headshot

René Auberjonois

Reverend Oliver
Lisa Brenner's headshot

Lisa Brenner

Anne Howard

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