The Patriot
2000 · Movie · R · 165 min · ★ 7.2
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.
Also known as The Patriot Extended Cut
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Details
- Years
- 2000
- Release date
- 2000-06-28
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 165 min
- TMDB rating
- 7.2/10 (4,334 votes)
- Box office
- $215,294,342
- Budget
- $110,000,000
Themes
- daughter
- mission
- general
- southern usa
- loss of loved one
- rebel
- patriotism
- insurgence
- gore
- south carolina
- based on true story
- sword fight
- +6 more
Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Cinematography · 2001 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Sound · 2001 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Original Score · 2001 · nominated
Cast & crew
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
Directed by Roland Emmerich