Movies like The Patriot

Key Features:: French Revolution, Father-son relationship, Revenge, War, Patriotism, Historical drama, Loss, Redemption, Heros journey, Family loyalty, Violence-high, Sacrifice, Survival, Underdog, Leadership, Courage, 18th century, Victorian England
Tone:: serious, dramatic, suspense-driven
Target Audience:: History buffs, Action enthusiasts, Drama lovers, Fans of war stories
Emotional Arc:: Duty → Grief → Vengeance

The Patriot

2000-06-28

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.

Genres

Drama, History, War, Action

Cast

Mel Gibson, Heath Ledger, Joely Richardson, Jason Isaacs, Chris Cooper, Tchéky Karyo, René Auberjonois, Lisa Brenner, Tom Wilkinson, Donal Logue

Crew

Roland Emmerich, Robert Rodat

Rating

★7.183(4135 votes)