The Patriot 2000 · USA, Germany · 165 minutes · R · Nominated for 3 Oscars. Another 8 wins & 18 nominations. historical epic period film Stars: Mel Gibson, Heath Ledger, Joely Richardson Director: Roland Emmerich Some things are worth fighting for. Peaceful farmer Benjamin Martin is driven to lead the Colonial Militia during the American Revolution when a sadistic British officer murders his son. Tags: colonialism, haunted by the past, heroic mission 7.2 / 10 Login to add your rating Have you seen it? Add to your watchlist Like Some things are worth fighting for. Peaceful farmer Benjamin Martin is driven to lead the Colonial Militia during the American Revolution when a sadistic British officer murders his son. Tags: colonialism, haunted by the past, heroic mission, out for revenge Watch The Patriot trailer Starring of The Patriot Mel Gibson as Benjamin Martin Heath Ledger as Gabriel Martin Joely Richardson as Charlotte Selton Jason Isaacs as Col. William Tavington Tchéky Karyo as Jean Villeneuve Chris Cooper as Col. Harry Burwell Lisa Brenner as Anne Howard Tom Wilkinson as Gen. Cornwallis Leon Rippy as John Billings Donal Logue as Dan Scott Adam Baldwin as Capt. Wilkins Jay Arlen Jones as Occam Joey D. Vieira as Peter Howard Gregory Smith as Thomas Martin Skye McCole Bartusiak as Susan Martin Trevor Morgan as Nathan Martin Bryan Chafin as Samuel Martin Peter Woodward as Charles OHara Logan Lerman as William Martin Rene Auberjonois as Reverend Oliver Charles Black as Matthew Storyline of The Patriot 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. Genre: action, drama, history, war Theme: colonialism, haunted by the past, heroic mission, out for revenge Mood: for love of country Certification: Mature Audiences - Ages 17+ Recommended Flag: questionable for children, war violence MPA rating: R Award: Nominated for 3 Oscars. Another 8 wins & 18 nominations. Budget: 110000000 Rating of The Patriot 7.2 / 10 Login to add your rating Have you seen it? Add to your watchlist Like 0 0 0 0 0 Reviews of The Patriot Write your review or comment