The Patriot

2000 | 165 min | War, History, Action

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Have you seen it?

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 it earned its rating

CriticsSolid
62% on Rotten Tomatoes, 63 on Metacritic
AudiencesSolid
7.2/10 from 5K viewers
AwardsSolid
0 wins, 3 other nominations — nominated for Academy Award for Best Cinematography; nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score
Box office & staying powerSolid
$215 million worldwide on a $110 million budget
Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
Measured from current popularity