Braveheart

Play trailer

2:45

Braveheart

R

Released May 24, 1995

2h 57m

History

Drama

Biography

War

Play Trailer

Watchlist

Watchlist

Tomatometer

Popcornmeter

76%

Tomatometer

126 Reviews

85%

Popcornmeter

250,000+ Ratings

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.

Watch on Fandango at Home

Buy Now

Critics Consensus

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.

Read Critics Reviews

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

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

Betsy Sherman

The Improper Bostonian

As he did with The Man Without a Face, Gibson takes his directorial chores so seriously that he squeezes the life out of the piece.

Rated: 1.5/4

Nov 18, 2022

Full Review

Read all reviews

Landon J

What more can you say about a classic. For better or worse this movie watches like it's straight out of a story book. Grand scope and great effects elevate this to the "highlands" of medieval dramas.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

11/17/24

Full Review

Alan B

EPIC....even today still one of the best movies EVER..It has everything...drama, romance, epic battle scenes, great acting..and yes i DID like Gibson in the role...terrific..!!....wonderful scenery and music score that adds to the atmostphere...it grips you from the first to last minute...Movies come and go but some stand the test of time better than others...Braveheart is right up there...superb storyline...every character fits beautifully into this TRUE EPIC...that will have you on a roller coaster of emotions...do not be afraid to cry...it just hits you hard..a true masterpiece..Totally BRILLIANT..!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/14/24

Full Review

margaret W

Remember when Films used to make you FEEL Something (?) And at their various crescendos you would get that Intence Tingling up & down your body: like a Ghost playing Harp on your Spine (?) The Ultimate (film) version of the Life of William Wallace has this & more in spades. "Sniggering Hom*phobia" "Squeezes The Life Out Of The Role" and other jealous, callous, unwarranted &/or petty colloquial negative critiques about this epic film are thrown out by Film Critics who can't work & thrive in the actual industry which they make their living praising (or dumping on). But if you have even a passing love of Film & Story-telling, then this Bio-pic (which -has- taken liberties w/ the misty & vague historical source-material) is definitely Not To Be Missed. A sprawling 30+ year old Story (originally told by 'Blind Harry The Mistral' in 1390) about a real Scottish Hero; a complex yet simple larger than life man who "Only Wanted Freedom For His Fellows & His Friends". 4.9/5★ A (& 1/2 a +)

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

11/11/24

Full Review

Audience Member

A masterpiece in every which way

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/09/24

Full Review

Muhammed a

It was a very high quality movie, the ending was impressive, great battles and great quality.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/09/24

Full Review

Forrest S

Edges out Gladiator as the greatest epic of all time. Extremely brutal, yet beautiful and majestic. The scene where King Longshanks throws his sons lover out the window is hilariously badass. Hollywood doesn't have the cojones to make a movie like this again.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/06/24

Full Review

Read all reviews

Read More

Read Less

POST RATING

WRITE A REVIEW

EDIT REVIEW

Mel Gibson

Director

Mel Gibson

William Wallace

Sophie Marceau

Princess Isabelle

Patrick McGoohan

Longshanks - King Edward I

Catherine McCormack

Murron MacClannough

Brendan Gleeson

Hamish Campbell

Show Less Cast & Crew

Show More Cast & Crew

Braveheart: Official Clip - Freedom!

2:13

Braveheart: Official Clip - The Battle of Stirling

2:12

Braveheart: Official Clip - Revenge in the Night

1:39

Braveheart: Official Clip - Withstanding the Charge

2:00

Braveheart: Official Clip - They Will Never Take Our Freedom

2:12

Braveheart: Official Clip - Rescuing Murron

2:12

Braveheart: Official Clip - The Love of a Princess

2:12

Braveheart: Official Clip - To Really Live

2:10

Braveheart: Official Clip - Beautiful In Any Language

1:25

View more videos

Immortal Beloved

58%

86%

Immortal Beloved

Watchlist

TRAILER

for Immortal Beloved

Michael Collins

78%

84%

Michael Collins

Watchlist

TRAILER

for Michael Collins

We Were Soldiers

63%

84%

We Were Soldiers

Watchlist

Outlaw King

63%

69%

Outlaw King

Watchlist

TRAILER

for Outlaw King

Saving Private Ryan

94%

95%

Saving Private Ryan

Watchlist

TRAILER

for Saving Private Ryan

Discover more movies and TV shows.

View More

Sterling K. Brown’s Five Favorite Films

Robert Patrick’s Five Favorite Films

New Certified Fresh Movies on Netflix and Amazon Prime: E.T., Indiana Jones, Superman, and More

Braveheart: Trailer 1

2:45

View more videos

View more photos

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: Icon Entertainment International, Twentieth Century Fox, Ladd Company, Paramount Pictures, B.H. Finance C.V.
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)

Most Popular at Home Now