The Patriot

2000 · Directed by Roland Emmerich

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.

action drama war

Cast: Mel Gibson, Joely Richardson, Logan Lerman, Heath Ledger, Donal Logue, Jason Isaacs, Adam Baldwin, Tom Wilkinson, Chris Cooper, Trevor Morgan

Rating: 7.152/10 from 3,279 votes