The Patriot (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2000, The Patriot is an action, drama, war and history film directed by Roland Emmerich, running about 165 minutes. “Some things are worth fighting for.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Patriot stars Mel Gibson as Benjamin Martin, Heath Ledger as Gabriel Martin, Logan Lerman as William Martin and René Auberjonois as Reverend Oliver, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Patriot has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $215.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Peacock Premium, Philo, YouTube TV and MGM Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. 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 (2000)?
- In US, The Patriot is available to stream on Peacock Premium, Philo and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. 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 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, war and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Patriot?
- The Patriot stars Mel Gibson, Heath Ledger, Logan Lerman, René Auberjonois and Joely Richardson.
- When was The Patriot released?
- The Patriot was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 165 minutes.