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Braveheart

  • 1995
  • 18A
  • 2h 58m
IMDb RATING
8.3/10
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Mel Gibson in Braveheart (1995)
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Scottish warrior William Wallace leads his countrymen in a rebellion to free his homeland from the tyranny of King Edward I of England.Scottish warrior William Wallace leads his countrymen in a rebellion to free his homeland from the tyranny of King Edward I of England.Scottish warrior William Wallace leads his countrymen in a rebellion to free his homeland from the tyranny of King Edward I of England.

  • Director
    • Mel Gibson
  • Writer
    • Randall Wallace
  • Stars
    • Mel Gibson
    • Sophie Marceau
    • Patrick McGoohan
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.3/10
    1.1M
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    400
    7
    • Director
      • Mel Gibson
    • Writer
      • Randall Wallace
    • Stars
      • Mel Gibson
      • Sophie Marceau
      • Patrick McGoohan
    • 1.4KUser reviews
    • 152Critic reviews
    • 68Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
  • Top rated movie #76
    • Won 5 Oscars
      • 33 wins & 34 nominations total

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    Mel Gibson
    Mel Gibson
    • William Wallace
    Sophie Marceau
    Sophie Marceau
    • Princess Isabelle
    Patrick McGoohan
    Patrick McGoohan
    • Longshanks - King Edward I
    Angus Macfadyen
    Angus Macfadyen
    • Robert the Bruce
    • (as Angus McFadyen)
    James Robinson
    James Robinson
    • Young William
    Sean Lawlor
    Sean Lawlor
    • Malcolm Wallace
    Sandy Nelson
    Sandy Nelson
    • John Wallace
    James Cosmo
    James Cosmo
    • Campbell
    Sean McGinley
    Sean McGinley
    • MacClannough
    Alan Tall
    Alan Tall
    • Elder Stewart
    Andrew Weir
    Andrew Weir
    • Young Hamish
    Gerda Stevenson
    Gerda Stevenson
    • Mother MacClannough
    Ralph Riach
    Ralph Riach
    • Priest No. 1
    Mhairi Calvey
    Mhairi Calvey
    • Young Murron
    Brian Cox
    Brian Cox
    • Argyle Wallace
    Peter Hanly
    Peter Hanly
    • Prince Edward
    Stephen Billington
    Stephen Billington
    • Phillip
    Barry McGovern
    • King's Advisor
    • Director
      • Mel Gibson
    • Writer
      • Randall Wallace
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Mel Gibson initially turned down the role of William Wallace, as he felt he was too old for the part. However, Paramount Pictures would only finance the film if Gibson played the lead role, so he agreed.
    • Goofs
      During the last battle, two soldiers just stop fighting and laugh at what is going on.
    • Quotes

      William Wallace: Every man dies, not every man really lives.

    • Crazy credits
      With the exception of the title of the movie, there are no opening credits.
    • Alternate versions
      When the film was originally released, the final voice over tells us that the Scots "won their freedom... forever." The "forever" was deleted for the re-release and other future editions. It can still be found, however, in the liner notes of the soundtrack album.
    • Connections
      Edited into 5 Second Movies: Braveheart (2008)

    User reviews1.4K

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    10/10
    You should have courage to make this movie. ⭐
    Most of the times Hollywood movies is sided. I don't know what you believe but sadly this movie based on the truth. Only some of the minor subjects are added to make the movie more interesting. The additions were pretty minor most of the times, the main subjects is based on the truth.

    Doesn't matter which nation you are, I think you could love this movie so much. It's actually not only about wars and battles. It has so effective Romance subject. For me the actual subject. Also the movie shows how Freedom is important.

    Mel Gibson did something special. I don't know is there another movie like this? I'll explain the success I like in this movie. I don't have another example that any movie with great lead actor with achieving so many things. It has James Horner's brilliant scores, (that I don't know how didn't get the Academy Award) has amazing Cinematography, has amazing Costumes and Makeup, also has magnificent Set Decoration.

    I don't know how Mel Gibson managed to do all these when he's acting superbly. I know making a movie is not a personal job, It's more of a team job but I'm saying Gibson directed the movie so good while acting superbly. I think that's a real special achievement.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 24, 1995 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Paramount Pictures (United States)
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
      • Latin
      • Gaelic
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • Coeur vaillant
    • Filming locations
      • Fort William, Glen Coe, Highland, Scotland, UK
    • Production companies
      • Icon Entertainment International
      • The Ladd Company
      • B.H. Finance C.V.
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $72,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $75,609,945
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $9,938,276
      • May 28, 1995
    • Gross worldwide
      • $213,216,216
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 58 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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