PG
1970    2h 52mWar, Biography
7.992%93%7.4
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"Patton" tells the tale of General George S. Patton, famous tank commander of World War II. The film begins with Patton's career in North Africa and progresses through the invasion of Germany and the fall of the Third Reich. Side plots also speak of Patton's numerous faults such his temper and habit towards insubordination.
Directed by Franklin J. Schaffner
  • George C. ScottGeneral George S. Patton Jr.
  • Karl MaldenGeneral Omar N. Bradley
  • Stephen YoungCaptain Chester B. Hansen
  • Michael StrongBrigadier General Hobart Carver
  • Carey LoftinGeneral Bradley's Driver
  • Albert DumortierMoroccan Minister
  • Frank LatimoreLieutenant Colonel Henry Davenport
  • Morgan PaullCaptain Richard N. Jenson
  • Karl Michael VoglerField Marshal Erwin Rommel
  • Bill HickmanGeneral Patton's Driver
  • Pat ZuricaFirst Lieutenant Alexander Stiller
  • James EdwardsSergeant William George Meeks
  • Lawrence DobkinColonel Gaston Bell
  • David BauerLieutenant General Harry Buford
  • John BarrieAir Vice-Marshal Sir Arthur Coningham
  • Richard MünchColonel General Alfred Jodl
  • Siegfried RauchCaptain Oskar Steiger
  • Michael BatesField Marshal Sir Bernard Law Montgomery
  • Paul StevensLieutenant Colonel Charles R. Codman
  • Gerald FloodAir Chief Marshal Sir Arthur Tedder
  • W Chaz Bonney
    W Chaz BonneyAugust 26, 2026
    Francis Fords screenplay gave George C some chops.....insightful movie with the right amount of action!
  • Jon Sheffield
    Jon SheffieldMay 22, 2026
    A classic all time great movie, George C Scott really makes this movie great
  • Tyler S
    Tyler SMarch 22, 2025
    👍👍 9/10
  • flavo43
    flavo43December 7, 2025
    Patton (1970) stands as one of the greatest biographical films ever made, capturing the complexity of General George S. Patton with both grandeur and nuance. George C. Scott delivers a remarkable performance, embodying the general’s brilliance, ferocity, and contradictions with unmatched intensity. His portrayal balances Patton’s strengths—strategic genius, courage, and relentless drive—with his flaws, including arrogance and volatility, making the character both inspiring and deeply human. The film’s sweeping cinematography and powerful score underscore the scale of World War II, while its sharp script explores the psychology of leadership and the cost of ambition. Rather than glorifying Patton uncritically, the movie presents him as a man of immense talent and troubling flaws, a portrait rendered with grace and dignity. Patton remains a cinematic triumph, blending history, character study, and spectacle into a compelling exploration of one of America’s most controversial military figures.
  • NotoriousEdge
    NotoriousEdgeNovember 9, 2025
    Patton was right we should’ve kept fighting the Russian communists.
  • Mr.Mig
    Mr.MigOctober 20, 2025
    Americans traditionally love to fight. All real Americans love the sting of battle.
  • Philip Barrett
    Philip BarrettJanuary 26, 2025
    One of the best films ever made.
  • David Daniel
    David DanielOctober 10, 2025
    Fantastic Hollywood biopic that nails down the contradictions of the period in which the film was produced. Great script by Coppola, expertly staged by Schaffner.
  • nairnmonster
    August 19, 2026

    The finest war movie ever made!

    I still remember the first time I saw this. It was 1991, dad came home with it on VHS from Ritz. He shouted me down from my room while I was deep into Streets of Rage. He told me "You are about to have your mind blown my boy!" He was absolutely right! From the second it started I was hooked and have been for many a year since. George C Scott is tremendous and the action is everything and more you could want. If you have never seen this, I'm so jealous. I would love to see Patton again for the first time.

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