DRAMA . 2000 . 2h 45m . English . 7.2/10

The Patriot_

"Before they were soldiers, they were family. Before they were legends, they were heroes. Before there was a nation, there was a fight for freedom."

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.

Director Roland Emmerich
Starring Mel Gibson, Heath Ledger, Joely Richardson
Box Office $215.3M
7.2/10
Rating
$215.3M
Box Office
2h 45m
Runtime
2000
Year
PROFITABLE
+96% ROI
Profitability
Updated Feb 16, 2026
The Patriot poster
Before they were soldiers, they were family. Before they were legends, they were heroes. Before there was a nation, there was a fight for freedom.

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.

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Box office
The Patriot earned $215.3M worldwide on a $110.0M budget — a 96% return on investment.
Director
The Patriot was directed by Roland Emmerich.
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Cast
Mel Gibson stars as Benjamin Martin in The Patriot.
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Year context
The Patriot was released 26 years ago in 2000.

CREW

Director
Roland Emmerich
Writer
Robert Rodat

BOX OFFICE

$110.0M
Budget
$215.3M
Revenue
+96%
ROI
PROFITABLE
Verdict

STUDIOS (3)

Columbia Pictures Mutual Film Corporation Centropolis Entertainment

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
165 min (2h 45m)
Language
English
Country
Germany, United States
Rating
7.2/10 (4,209 votes)
Popularity
10
Budget
$110,000,000
Box Office
$215,294,342
Profit
+$105,294,342
IMDB
tt0187393
Trailer
Watch on YouTube

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The Patriot 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.
How long is The Patriot?
The Patriot has a runtime of 165 minutes (2h 45m).
Who directed The Patriot?
The Patriot was directed by Roland Emmerich.
Who stars in The Patriot?
The cast of The Patriot includes Mel Gibson, Heath Ledger, Joely Richardson, Jason Isaacs, Chris Cooper.
How much did The Patriot make at the box office?
The Patriot earned $215,294,342 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $110,000,000.
What is the rating of The Patriot?
The Patriot has a rating of 7.2 out of 10 based on 4,209 votes on TMDB.

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Drama History War Action

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