The Patriots (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1994, The Patriots is a drama and crime film directed by Eric Rochant, running about 142 minutes. “Manipulation is our business” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ariel, a young French Jew, decides to leave his family to go to Israel and secretly become an agent of Mossad, the Israeli secret service. After years of training, his first mission is in Paris to steal secrets from Remy Prieur, a French atomic scientist.
Who’s in it. The Patriots stars Yvan Attal as Ariel Brenner, Richard Masur as Jeremy Pelman, Allen Garfield as Eagleman and Yossi Banai as Yossi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Patriots has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Patriots page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Patriots tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Patriots (1994)?
- In US, The Patriots is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Patriots worth watching?
- The Patriots holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Patriots?
- The Patriots stars Yvan Attal, Richard Masur, Allen Garfield, Yossi Banai and Nancy Allen.
- When was The Patriots released?
- The Patriots was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 142 minutes.