Where to watch The Patriot (2000) tonight
The Patriot (2000) runs 2 h 45 min, is rated R in the US and averages 7.2 from 4,533 TMDB members. 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.
- Runtime
- 2 h 45 min — ends 10:45 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- R (US)
- Genres
- War, History, Drama
- Released
- June 28, 2000
- TMDB rating
- 7.2 / 10 from 4,533 votes
- Director
- Roland Emmerich
- Starring
- Mel Gibson, Heath Ledger, Joely Richardson, Jason Isaacs
- Language
- English
Where to watch it tonight
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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-04: Paramount Plus Premium (subscription), Paramount Plus Essential (subscription), Paramount+ Amazon Channel (subscription), YouTube TV (subscription), Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel (subscription).
Questions people ask
- How long is The Patriot?
- The Patriot is 2 h 45 min long (165 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:45 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is The Patriot rated?
- The Patriot is rated R in the US.
- Is The Patriot a good movie to watch with a group?
- Better for one or two who will actually watch. War and History reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. At 2 h 45 min, plan the evening: start by 8:15 pm to finish before 11 pm. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
- Where can I stream The Patriot?
- In the US, as of 2026-11-04: Paramount Plus Premium (subscription), Paramount Plus Essential (subscription), Paramount+ Amazon Channel (subscription), YouTube TV (subscription), Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).
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