Braveheart (1995)
Braveheart is a 1995 action movie directed by Mel Gibson, with a running time of 2h 58m. It stars Mel Gibson, Catherine McCormack and Sophie Marceau.
Thirteenth-century Scotland chafes under English rule, and a commoner named William Wallace would rather farm and marry in peace than fight. Mel Gibson directs and stars as Wallace, whose private grief hardens into a public cause, rallying painted, ragtag Scots against armored English armies in muddy, close-quarters battle. Sweeping Highland vistas, a soaring James Horner score, and blunt medieval brutality frame a story of freedom, loyalty, and defiance. Patrick McGoohan's cold King Edward and Sophie Marceau's watchful princess circle a rebellion that grows larger than any one man. Loosely drawn from an old epic poem about the real Wallace.
Quick answers
What is Braveheart about?
Thirteenth-century Scotland chafes under English rule, and a commoner named William Wallace would rather farm and marry in peace than fight. Mel Gibson directs and stars as Wallace, whose private grief hardens into a public cause, rallying painted, ragtag Scots against armored English armies in muddy, close-quarters battle. Sweeping Highland vistas, a soaring James Horner score, and blunt medieval brutality frame a story of freedom, loyalty, and defiance. Patrick McGoohan's cold King Edward and Sophie Marceau's watchful princess circle a rebellion that grows larger than any one man. Loosely drawn from an old epic poem about the real Wallace.
When was Braveheart released?
Braveheart was released on 24 May 1995.
How long is Braveheart?
Braveheart runs 2h 58m.
Who made Braveheart?
Braveheart was directed by Mel Gibson.
Where can I watch Braveheart?
Braveheart is available on Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus.
Where to watch Braveheart
Stream: Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, Peacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus, Wonder Project Amazon Channel
Watch free: Kanopy
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, Spectrum On Demand, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- Mel Gibson as William Wallace
- Catherine McCormack as Murron MacClannough
- Sophie Marceau as Princess Isabelle
- Patrick McGoohan as King Edward
- Angus Macfadyen as Robert the Bruce
- Brendan Gleeson as Hamish Campbell
- James Robinson as Young William Wallace
- James Cosmo as Campbell
- Sean McGinley as MacClannough
- Gerda Stevenson as Mother MacClannough
- Mhairi Calvey as Young Murron MacClannough
- Jeanne Marine as Nicolette
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A few thoughts on Braveheart
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim lets you enlist in a civil war between rebels and an occupying empire, chasing the same fight for a homeland's independence. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt sets its monster-hunting across a war-scarred medieval realm of feuding kingdoms, matching Braveheart's mud, steel, and shifting loyalties.
Medieval battle epics of rebellion and crown
Braveheart pits ragtag Scots against armored English armies in muddy, close-quarters war for freedom. These films deliver the same medieval sweep: rebellions, sieges, and crowns fought over in blood and mud. From crusader Jerusalem to outlaw Scotland, each brings the scale and defiance that made Braveheart's Highland charge unforgettable.
Rebels and patriots who defy an empire
Braveheart turns one man's private grief into a national uprising against a ruling power. These films share that spirit of revolt: colonists, partisans, and a teenage saint who take up arms against an empire. For anyone stirred by Braveheart's cry for freedom, each follows ordinary people who refuse to kneel.
War films that count the human cost
Braveheart never flinches from the brutality of its battles, tallying the price of the fight. These war films carry that same weight, following soldiers through mud, fear, and loss on the front lines. For viewers moved by Braveheart's mix of spectacle and grief, each treats combat as something paid for in lives.
Vast open worlds of battle and honor
Braveheart's Highland vistas and clash of armies make you want to walk right into the landscape. These games and one epic novel let you: sprawling worlds of warriors, quests, and causes worth fighting for. For fans of Braveheart's blend of scenery and struggle, each hands you a vast realm to roam and defend.