The Patriot is streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Foxtel Now, Netflix Standard with Ads and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fetch TV. Availability checked 22 July 2026.
Where to watch The Patriot
🇦🇺 Australia
Good to know
- Director
- Roland Emmerich
- Release date
- 2000-06-28
- Runtime
- 2h 45m
- Language
- English
- Box office
- $215,294,342
- Budget
- $110,000,000
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Germany
- Studio
- Columbia Pictures
The Patriot — trailer
About The Patriot
The Patriot is a 2000 movie in the Drama, History and War genres, directed by Roland Emmerich, starring Mel Gibson, Heath Ledger and Joely Richardson. It has a runtime of 2 hours 45 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.2/10 from 4,387 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Patriot in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
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.
Cast
Mel Gibson
Benjamin Martin
Heath Ledger
Gabriel Martin
Joely Richardson
Charlotte Selton
Jason Isaacs
Col. William Tavington
Chris Cooper
Col. Harry Burwell
Tchéky Karyo
Jean Villeneuve
René Auberjonois
Reverend Oliver
Lisa Brenner
Anne Howard
Tom Wilkinson
Gen. Cornwallis
Donal Logue
Dan Scott
Leon Rippy
John Billings
Adam Baldwin
Capt. Wilkins
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Patriot in Australia?+
In Australia, you can stream The Patriot on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Foxtel Now, Netflix Standard with Ads and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fetch TV.
Is The Patriot on Netflix?+
Yes — The Patriot is available to stream on Netflix in Australia.
How long is The Patriot?+
The Patriot has a runtime of 2 hours 45 minutes (165 minutes).
Who stars in The Patriot?+
The Patriot stars Mel Gibson, Heath Ledger, Joely Richardson, Jason Isaacs and Chris Cooper.
When did The Patriot come out?+
The Patriot is a 2000 movie directed by Roland Emmerich.
What genre is The Patriot?+
The Patriot is Drama, History, War and Action film.
Who directed The Patriot?+
The Patriot was directed by Roland Emmerich.
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