Heath Ledger’s modern classic war movie is on TV tonight

It was recently named the 26th best war movie of all time.

Set during the American Revolutionary War in the 18th century, the film revolves around Benjamin Martin (Mel Gibson, Braveheart), a French and Indian War veteran and a widower with seven children, who is now seeking a peaceful life as a farmer.

When Tavington targets Martin's farm and family, the father reluctantly returns to his old life to protect his clan and seek vengeance, becoming swept up in the American War of Independence in the process.

Watch the trailer for The Patriot here:

The Patriot was directed by Roland Emmerich (The Day After Tomorrow, Independence Day) and was written by Robert Rodat (Saving Private Ryan).

Upon release, The Patriot was a box office hit, which was praised for its performances (particularly Isaacs' villainous turn), its revenge plot, and its epic battle scenes, though many criticised its historical inaccuracies.

The movie was recently named the 26th best war movie of all time, according to the website Ranker.

The Patriot is airing on TV tonight on the channel Legend Xtra at 11.55pm.

Here are the other movies on TV tonight:

Blind Twice - BBC One - 11.45pm

When tech billionaire Slater King meets cocktail waitress Frida at his fundraising gala, sparks fly.

Sisu - Film4 - 11.40pm

Friday's JOE Movies on TV recommendation, 2022 war movie Sisu airs tonight.

Dark Storm - Legend Xtra - 3.15am

2006 sci-fi adventure, starring Stephen Baldwin, Rob LaBelle and Gardiner Millar.

Last Seen Alive - Sky One - 11.35pm

Will Spann is driving his soon-to-be ex-wife Lisa to her parents' home when she mysteriously disappears without a trace.

Wanted - Legend - 9pm

2008 action adventure, starring James McAvoy, Angelina Jolie and Morgan Freeman.

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