# The Patriot (2000)

> A haunted former soldier abandons his peaceful plantation life to defend his children and join the American Revolution against a brutal British officer.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/1383

## Facts

- Runtime: 165 min
- Genres: Drama, History, War, Action
- Director: Roland Emmerich
- Cast: Mel Gibson, Heath Ledger, Joely Richardson, Jason Isaacs, Chris Cooper, Tchéky Karyo, René Auberjonois, Lisa Brenner
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0187393/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: intense, melodramatic, patriotic, historical movie night, action movie marathon

## Synopsis

A father's peaceful life is shattered when war comes to his doorstep, forcing him to choose between family and vengeance.

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