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Braveheart

Play trailer 2:45 Poster for Braveheart R Released May 24, 1995 2h 57m History Drama Biography War Play Trailer Watchlist
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Tells the story of the legendary thirteenth century Scottish hero named William Wallace (Mel Gibson). Wallace rallies the Scottish against the English monarch and Edward I (Peter Hanly) after he suffers a personal tragedy by English soldiers. Wallace gathers a group of amateur warriors that is stronger than any English army.
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Distractingly violent and historically dodgy, Mel Gibson's Braveheart justifies its epic length by delivering enough sweeping action, drama, and romance to match its ambition.

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Harper Barnes St. Louis Post-Dispatch It's unclear when Mel Gibson became a combination of Sam Peckinpah and Akira Kurosawa, but there's no question that Braveheart is one of the best epic movies of the '90s... Scene after scene takes your breath away with its sometimes cruel beauty. Nov 18, 2022 Full Review Bob Fenster Arizona Republic In only his second film behind the camera, Gibson has crafted a historical epic, Braveheart, that stands tall among the biggest and the best: Lawrence of Arabia, Ben-Hur, El Cid. Nov 18, 2022 Full Review Ella Taylor L.A. Weekly Epic in length only and peppered with sniggering homophobia, the homage to Himself drags on for three hours going on three years. Nov 18, 2022 Full Review Ben Sherlock Screen Rant Braveheart may not have deserved to win Best Picture, but it's a rousing action blockbuster with breathtaking visuals and jaw-dropping battle scenes. Rated: 7/10 May 27, 2025 Full Review Mark Johnson Awards Daily ...a huge film with incredible action sequences, an emotional love story, and a few technical wonders... Braveheart remains a thrilling and entertaining epic Jun 27, 2023 Full Review Rick James Alabama Forum The film is rich, multi-layered and lush. May 4, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Stephen C Based on a true story in 2 hours and 57 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $75,500,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/01/25 Full Review Joseph S Despite Gibson’s subpar Scottish accent, and the self indulgence to not only direct and star, but to make himself look like a Fabio type of super hero, the movie still delivers with its great writing, direction and cinematic experience. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 06/29/25 Full Review Dr L Just a perfect movie. All picture acting history even though is not acurate per the approva historia says Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/26/25 Full Review Garrett B Beautiful cinematography, compelling characters, and intense, gory, and violent battle scenes, Braveheart is a thrilling and heartfelt experience after 30 years and has a great performance and direction from Mel Gibson. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/23/25 Full Review Shaun R I know many people whose favourite film is Braveheart. It’s an epic and it’s entertaining. However, there are parts of this film that lose me. I’ve watched it numerous times, and I can’t help but feel a bit bored in parts. Braveheart and slightly bored should not go together, but it does. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 06/20/25 Full Review thiago s Filme mais ou menos, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são mais ou menos, a história é mais ou menos, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 06/06/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Tells the story of the legendary thirteenth century Scottish hero named William Wallace (Mel Gibson). Wallace rallies the Scottish against the English monarch and Edward I (Peter Hanly) after he suffers a personal tragedy by English soldiers. Wallace gathers a group of amateur warriors that is stronger than any English army.
Director
Mel Gibson
Producer
Bruce Davey, Mel Gibson, Alan Ladd Jr.
Screenwriter
Randall Wallace
Distributor
Paramount Pictures
Production Co
Twentieth Century Fox, Paramount Pictures, B.H. Finance C.V., Ladd Company, Icon Entertainment International
Rating
R (Brutal Medieval Warfare)
Genre
History, Drama, Biography, War
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 24, 1995, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA)
$75.5M
Runtime
2h 57m
Sound Mix
Dolby SR, Dolby A, DTS, Surround, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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