The Patriot

62%

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138 Reviews

81%

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250,000+ Ratings

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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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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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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Mark Jackson

Epoch Times

Have a peep at "The Patriot" and ponder people's present-day pittance of honor and propriety.

Rated: 4/5

Nov 11, 2020

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Audience Member the only thing false i saw about it was that gabriel wasn't his son it was his cousin and was 99% historical accurate to the person it was based on about francis marion and i still love it if i could do 10 star i would find a way to do more around 999 star for me Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/29/24 Full Review Avery T This is my favorite war movie, and possibly my favorite movie overall. Wonderful film! Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/12/24 Full Review mary ellen s Well costumed, excellent music, superb casting. The villainy was overdone. Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 04/01/24 Full Review Richard M If you like a rousing american tale even if exaggerated somewhat, you will love it as I do. Entertaining and something for everyone. The original Alamo doesn't close to this. Good movie I've watched again and again. Pick on something else. If you are American you'll get it. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/12/24 Full Review Johannes S The movie is a perfectly watchable Hollywood epic concerning the American Revolutionary War boasting a strong performance by Gibson and solid cinematography. However, the portrayal of the British is just fictionalized and very brutal. Rated 3.5/5 Stars • Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 04/03/24 Full Review Price M Best History movie ever!!!! Mel Gibson did an awesome job playing the heroic father of a hero. I watched this movie at Stephenson High School for a very long time. A++++++++++++ Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/28/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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Cast & Crew

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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The Patriot: Official Clip - Benjamin Fights Tavington