6.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Patriot (2000)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.7
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Strong Right
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The film's central thesis explicitly promotes a highly nationalistic and patriotic narrative of the American Revolution, emphasizing individual liberty, the defense of home and family through armed resistance, and the righteous struggle against external tyranny, which aligns with core conservative ideologies.
The movie primarily features traditional casting, with its main characters being predominantly white, consistent with its historical setting. The narrative frames traditional identities in a positive light, focusing on a white male protagonist's heroic journey without explicit critique or central DEI themes.
Secondary
The film portrays Christian communities as integral to colonial life and as victims of British war crimes, such as the burning of a church with civilians inside. The narrative unequivocally condemns these acts, positioning the audience to sympathize with the victimized Christian adherents.
The film 'The Patriot' is a historical war drama set during the American Revolutionary War. Its narrative focuses on family, revenge, and patriotism, without including any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Therefore, the portrayal is N/A.
The film "The Patriot" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses exclusively on historical events and characters related to the American Revolutionary War, without any elements pertaining to transgender identity.
The film does not depict any female characters engaging in direct physical combat against male opponents. Female characters are present but are not shown in combat roles.
The film features original characters created for the movie and historical figures whose on-screen genders align with their documented historical identities. There are no instances of a character, previously established as one gender, being portrayed as a different gender.
The Patriot features original characters or fictionalized composites of historical figures whose on-screen race aligns with their historical or intended depiction. There are no instances where a character canonically or historically established as one race is portrayed as a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.2
7.2
Critic Ratings
6.1
6.3
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