The Patriot (movie, 2000)
Genres: Action, Drama, History
Director: Roland Emmerich
Cast: Mel Gibson, Heath Ledger, Joely Richardson, Jason Isaacs, Chris Cooper Mel Gibson Heath Ledger Joely Richardson Jason Isaacs Chris Cooper
IMDb rating: 7.2 (300386 votes)
Overview: 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.