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The Patriot (2000) -- Peaceful farmer Benjamin Martin is driven to lead the Colonial Militia during the American Revolution when a sadistic British officer murders his son.
The Patriot (2000) -- Peaceful farmer Benjamin Martin is driven to lead the Colonial Militia during the American Revolution when a sadistic British officer murders his son.

Overview

User Rating:
6.8/10   68,648 votes
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Director:
Roland Emmerich
Writer (WGA):
Robert Rodat (written by)
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Release Date:
28 June 2000 (USA) more
Genre:
Action | Drama | War more
Tagline:
What would you do if they destroyed your home, threatened your family. Where would you draw the line? more
Plot:
Peaceful farmer Benjamin Martin is driven to lead the Colonial Militia during the American Revolution when a sadistic British officer murders his son. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for 3 Oscars. Another 8 wins & 17 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(61 articles)
Scenes We Love: The Patriot
 (From Cinematical. 1 July 2009, 7:02 PM, PDT)

Seven Movies to Quell the Iranian Revolution, and Seven That Won't
 (From Fast Company. 25 June 2009, 5:00 PM, PDT)

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An Amazing Film more

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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Der Patriot (Germany)
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MPAA:
Rated R for strong war violence.
Runtime:
165 min | 175 min (extended version)
Country:
Germany | USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS

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Trivia:
Director Trademark: [Roland Emmerich] [44]Seen in the tavern where Martin recruits for his militia, also seen on a wine bottle label more
Goofs:
Continuity: When Gabriel is reading the letter he is writing home aloud, the only line in the entire letter that matches what he has said is the line he is currently writing. Nothing in the long letter before the bottom line comes even close to what Gabriel read. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
[repeated line]
Benjamin Martin: I have long feared that my sins would return to visit me, and the cost is more than I can bear.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in Dialing Up 'Cellular' (2004) (V) more
Soundtrack:
Boney more

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17 out of 23 people found the following comment useful:-
An Amazing Film, 29 June 2000
9/10
Author: po5mrk from US

"The Patriot" may very well be labeled this year's "Saving Private Ryan". While the two films are strikingly different, they share the common theme of American patriotism and this country's stand on independence. "The Patriot" gives an idea of the kind of hardships settlers faced in the war for our independence.

The casting of "The Patriot" was brilliant! Mel Gibson once again gives us a moving performance as Ben Martin, a passionate man that is trying desperately to keep his family together after the death of his wife. Perhaps one of the more surprisingly superb performances is that of Heath Ledger (10 Things I Hate about You) as Gabriel Martin, the stubborn oldest son of the Martin family. These two stars lead the cast in teaching such lessons as what it means to be a patriot and a hero, the cost of freedom, and the value of family.

"The Patriot" is a well written story that is guaranteed to give you goosebumps. After seeing this movie, Independence Day will take on a new meaning for everyone.

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