The Patriot (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 3.7
Released in 1986, The Patriot is a drama film directed by Frank Harris, running about 88 minutes. “One man stands between unstoppable terrorist and unthinkable destruction.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Agent tries to track down terrorists who are intercepting government nuclear weapons.
Who’s in it. The Patriot stars Gregg Henry as Lieutenant Matt Ryder, Simone Griffeth as Sean, Michael J. Pollard as Howard and Jeff Conaway as Mitchell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.7/10, The Patriot has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. 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 Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Patriot (1986)?
- In US, The Patriot is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. 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 3.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Patriot?
- The Patriot stars Gregg Henry, Simone Griffeth, Michael J. Pollard, Jeff Conaway and Leslie Nielsen.
- When was The Patriot released?
- The Patriot was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.