The Patriot (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1998, The Patriot is an action and thriller film directed by Dean Semler, running about 90 minutes. “Every second counts.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A deadly virus threatens to wipe out an entire Rocky Mountain town, leaving the town doctor to find some way to escape the soldiers who enforce the town's quarantine and devise an antidote. Matters take a more deadly turn after the physician is captured by a dangerously unstable band of militia extremists.
Who’s in it. The Patriot stars Steven Seagal as Wesley McClaren, Gailard Sartain as Floyd Chisolm, Silas Weir Mitchell as Pogue and Camilla Belle as Holly McClaren, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Patriot has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Patriot page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Patriot tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Patriot (1998)?
- In US, The Patriot is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Patriot worth watching?
- The Patriot holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Patriot?
- The Patriot stars Steven Seagal, Gailard Sartain, Silas Weir Mitchell, Camilla Belle and Dan Beene.
- When was The Patriot released?
- The Patriot was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.