The Patriot

7.2
Moderate
2000•2h 45m

Directed by

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.

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Mel Gibson - Benjamin Martin in The Patriot

Mel Gibson

Benjamin Martin

Heath Ledger - Gabriel Martin in The Patriot

Heath Ledger

Gabriel Martin

Joely Richardson - Charlotte Selton in The Patriot

Joely Richardson

Charlotte Selton

Jason Isaacs - Col. William Tavington in The Patriot

Jason Isaacs

Col. William Tavington

Chris Cooper - Col. Harry Burwell in The Patriot

Chris Cooper

Col. Harry Burwell

Tchéky Karyo - Jean Villeneuve in The Patriot

Tchéky Karyo

Jean Villeneuve

René Auberjonois - Reverend Oliver in The Patriot

René Auberjonois

Reverend Oliver

Lisa Brenner - Anne Howard in The Patriot

Lisa Brenner

Anne Howard

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Movie Info

Release Date

June 28, 2000

Runtime

2h 45m

Rating

R

Genres

Action, Drama, History, War

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