The Patriot
dir. Roland Emmerich
67
8 sourcesSynopsis
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.
Critics consensus
The Patriot can be entertaining to watch, but it relies too much on formula and melodrama.
Directed byRoland Emmerich
StarringMel Gibson, Heath Ledger, Joely Richardson, Jason Isaacs, Chris Cooper, Tchéky Karyo
Written byRobert Rodat
CinematographyCaleb Deschanel
EditingJulie Monroe
MusicJohn Williams
The Patriot
2000 · R · 2h 45m
Drama, History, War
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.
Our Verdict
67
Critics Consensus
The Patriot can be entertaining to watch, but it relies too much on formula and melodrama.
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