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.

The Patriot (2000) poster

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
Genre: Drama, History, War, Action
Runtime: 165 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: John Williams
Cinematography: Caleb Deschanel
Editing: Julie Monroe, David Brenner
Production: Columbia Pictures, Mutual Film Company, Centropolis Entertainment, Global Medien KG
Country: Germany, United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $110M
Box Office: $215M
Original Language: en

Themes

Independence War and Patriot Freedom Battle, Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Battlefields and Military Operations, World War I and Trench Warfare, World War I: The Trench Ordeal

Keywords

daughter, mission, general, southern usa, loss of loved one, rebel, patriotism, insurgence, gore, south carolina, based on true story, sword fight, historical fiction, soldier, patriot

Trailer

The Patriot Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
Who stars in The Patriot?
The Patriot stars Mel Gibson, Heath Ledger, Joely Richardson, Jason Isaacs, Chris Cooper, Tchéky Karyo.
How long is The Patriot?
The Patriot has a runtime of 2h 45m (165 minutes).
What genre is The Patriot?
The Patriot is a Drama, History, War, Action film.
What is the budget of The Patriot?
The Patriot had a budget of $110M.
How much did The Patriot gross?
The Patriot grossed $215M worldwide.
Where was The Patriot produced?
The Patriot was produced in Germany, United States of America.
What are the themes of The Patriot?
The themes of The Patriot include: Independence War and Patriot Freedom Battle, Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Battlefields and Military Operations, World War I and Trench Warfare, World War I: The Trench Ordeal.