The Patriot (2000) is a historical war drama set during the American Revolutionary War. The film follows Benjamin Martin (Mel Gibson), a widowed farmer and former soldier, who is reluctantly pulled into the conflict after his peaceful life is shattered by the brutal actions of British forces led by Colonel William Tavington (Jason Isaacs). Martin, initially opposed to fighting, is forced to take up arms when his son Gabriel (Heath Ledger) joins the Continental Army and is captured.
As Martin leads a group of militia fighters against the British, he becomes a symbol of resistance, struggling with the personal toll of war while seeking revenge for the death of his family members. The film explores themes of honor, sacrifice, and the fight for freedom, set against the backdrop of the intense battles of the American Revolution.
