The Patriot

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The Patriot

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Released Jun 28, 2000

2h 38m

War

History

Drama

Action

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Mel Gibson portrays Benjamin Martin, an unassuming man who is forced to join the American Revolution when the British threaten to take his farm away from him. Together with his patriotic son, Gabriel, the pair faces the vicious Redcoats with a heroism that reflects the stubborn pride of a young country's most dedicated supporters.

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Critics Consensus

The Patriot can be entertaining to watch, but it relies too much on formula and melodrama.

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

Many graphic battle scenes, not for all teens.

Rated: 4/5

Dec 28, 2010

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Philip Strick

Sight & Sound

The main irony, of course, lies in the film's title, which suggests that the absurdly flag-waving activist should be taken at face value despite the ample evidence that defending his country is the last thing on his mind.

Dec 2, 2002

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Mick LaSalle

San Francisco Chronicle

Emmerich's battle scenes may look authentic to anyone who has ever stared hard at a history book, but in every other way the film is long, empty and bogus.

Rated: 2/4

Jun 18, 2002

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

The climax is a substantial spectacle, saving the best (or worst) of the bloodletting and destruction for last.

Rated: 6/10

Jul 21, 2024

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Rob Gonsalves

Rob's Movie Vault

The movie is rabble-rousing at its hypocritical worst.

Rated: D

Sep 2, 2022

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Tony Black

Cultural Conversation

The Patriot is heavily concerned in re-writing and re-conceptualising America's bloody, revolutionary history.

Rated: 3/5

Feb 14, 2021

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Justin W

It's fascinating how people went to war in the old days, just standing still in formation & wishing for the best? LOL. Nonetheless, it's an awesome war masterpiece, perfect for a recruitment campaign.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/02/24

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Amoni R

ASWOME MOVIE! I watched it in Social Studies class (with parent permission of course) it had me on the edge of my seat, LITERALLY! It's so good! Action packed, sad but also funny, very entertaining. Made me hate British people tho(nah just kidding)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/27/24

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Xavier M

The dialogue was very unatural. seemed like rated R disney. It has good morals so I really wish it was good.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

09/24/24

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Robert B

Excellent movie, inspiring and well directed with top acting throughout. Makes you want to be proud of your country.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/25/24

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Viola R

this film had me on the edge every minute. I am amazed

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/24/24

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Morbeus f

You know they say that the only two ways to change our lives is by Revolution or the exercise of our right to vote in the Democratic system. This movie is a tribute to those who sacrificed their lives to achieve that goal and evolve into a republic to the Constitution. America's struggle through revolution to evolve into a Democratic society is a memorable feat marked by incredible bravery at a time when colonialism was still an accepted practice. This was a great film and probably one of Mel Gibson's best roles despite the critics overall view of it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/20/24

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Roland Emmerich

Director

Mel Gibson

Benjamin Martin

Heath Ledger

Gabriel Edward Martin

Joely Richardson

Charlotte Selton

Jason Isaacs

Colonel William Tavington

Chris Cooper

Colonel Harry Burwell

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Synopsis

Mel Gibson portrays Benjamin Martin, an unassuming man who is forced to join the American Revolution when the British threaten to take his farm away from him. Together with his patriotic son, Gabriel, the pair faces the vicious Redcoats with a heroism that reflects the stubborn pride of a young country's most dedicated supporters.

Director: Roland Emmerich
Producer: Gary Levinsohn, Dean Devlin, Mark Gordon
Screenwriter: Robert Rodat
Distributor: Columbia Pictures, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Columbia TriStar Home Video
Production Co: Global Entertainment Productions GmbH & Company Medien KG, Mutual Film Company, Columbia Pictures Corporation, Centropolis Entertainment, H2L Media Group
Rating: R (Strong Violence)
Genre: War, History, Drama, Action
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 28, 2000, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 16, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $113.3M
Runtime: 2h 38m
Sound Mix: SDDS, DTS, Surround, Dolby Digital, Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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