Mel Gibsonwill always be known for his work starring in and directingBraveheart, the period epic which won five Oscars, but just a few years later he starred in another war film that’s making headlines on streaming. Gibson stars alongsideHeath LedgerinThe Patriot, the historical epic that is currently in the Prime Video top 10 before it leaves the platform at the end of the month.The Patriotfollows a peaceful farmer named Benjamin Martin (Gibson) who leads a Colonial Militia during the American Revolution after a British officer murders his son.The Patriotalso starsJoely Richardson,Jason Isaacs, andChris Cooper, and currently sits at a 61% score from critics and an 82% rating from general audiences on the aggregate siteRotten Tomatoes.
The Patriotwas written byRobert Rodatand directed byRoland Emmerich. Rodat is best known for his work onSaving Private Ryan, the classic war film starringTom Hanksthat won five Oscars, and he also wrote the scripts forFly Away HomeandTell Tale, two 90s films starringPatrick SwayzeandJeff Daniels. As for Emmerich, he most recently directedMoonfall, the sci-fi thriller starringHalle BerryandPatrick Wilson, and he also directed Midway, the war epic starringEd SkreinandWoody Harrelson. He is also famous for his work on other disaster movies, such asIndependence DayandIndependence Day: Resurgence, and he also directedThe Day After Tomorrowand2012. Emmerich has next been tapped to directMaya Lord, an upcoming action film in production, but the cast forMaya Lordis being kept under wraps.
What Else Has Mel Gibson Been in Lately?
Mel Gibson recently played the recurring role of Cormac O’Connor inThe Continental, theJohn Wickspin-off series streaming on Peacock. He also teamed up withMark Wahlbergin 2022 forFather Stu, the biopic that is streaming on Hulu. He also teamed up withMason Thamesand50 CentforMonster SummerandBoneyard, two horror and mystery films both available for purchase on Prime Video. Gibson has also been confirmed to star inLeo from Toledobut little is known about the project at this time.
The Patriotstars Mel Gibson and Heath Ledger and was written by Robert Rodat and directed by Roland Emmerich. Stay tuned to Collider for future streaming updates and watchThe PatriotonPrime Video.
The Patriot
In this historical drama, a peaceful farmer and former soldier is drawn back into battle when the Revolutionary War reaches his doorstep. Driven by a desire to protect his family and haunted by his past, he leads a militia against the British, becoming a key figure in America’s fight for independence.
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