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The Patriot
🎬 Movie

The Patriot

2000 · 165 min Drama History War Action
7.2 / 10 · TMDB

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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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

Momentum is sustained from first scene to last. The director knows how to give the viewer breathing room without losing tension — and that's valuable in the genre.

Watches in one breath. Plot logic is secondary — what matters here is movement and rhythm, and that's all in order.

For genre fans — essential viewing. For those looking for something deeper — possibly not the film.

Director: Roland Emmerich

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Evening with friends, volume up. Talking during the film is acceptable.

🎭 Cast

Mel Gibson

Mel Gibson

Benjamin Martin

Heath Ledger

Heath Ledger

Gabriel Martin

Joely Richardson

Joely Richardson

Charlotte Selton

Jason Isaacs

Jason Isaacs

Col. William Tavington

Chris Cooper

Chris Cooper

Col. Harry Burwell

Tchéky Karyo

Tchéky Karyo

Jean Villeneuve

René Auberjonois

René Auberjonois

Reverend Oliver

Lisa Brenner

Lisa Brenner

Anne Howard

Tom Wilkinson

Tom Wilkinson

Gen. Cornwallis

Donal Logue

Donal Logue

Dan Scott

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