Release CalendarDVD & Blu-ray ReleasesTop 250 MoviesMost Popular MoviesBrowse Movies by GenreTop Box OfficeShowtimes & TicketsIn TheatersComing SoonMovie NewsIndia Movie Spotlight
    What's on TV & StreamingTop 250 TV ShowsMost Popular TV ShowsBrowse TV Shows by GenreTV NewsIndia TV Spotlight
    What to WatchLatest TrailersIMDb OriginalsIMDb PicksIMDb Podcasts
    OscarsBest Picture WinnersBest Picture WinnersEmmysAPA Heritage MonthSTARmeter AwardsSan Diego Comic-ConNew York Comic-ConSundance Film FestivalToronto Int'l Film FestivalAwards CentralFestival CentralAll Events
    Born TodayMost Popular CelebsMost Popular CelebsCelebrity News
    Help CenterContributor ZonePolls
For Industry Professionals
  • All
  • Titles
  • TV Episodes
  • Celebs
  • Companies
  • Keywords
  • Advanced Search
Watchlist
Sign In
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)

Braveheart

  • 19951995
  • RR
  • 2h 58m
IMDb RATING
8.4/10
1M
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
447
34
  • Cast & crew
  • User reviews
  • Trivia
  • IMDbPro
Mel Gibson in Braveheart (1995)
Watch {VideoTitle}
Play trailer2:44
5 Videos
99+ Photos
  • Biography
  • Drama
  • History

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.

IMDb RATING
8.4/10
1M
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
447
34
  • Director
    • Mel Gibson
  • Writer
    • Randall Wallace
  • Stars
    • Mel Gibson
    • Sophie Marceau
    • Patrick McGoohan
Top credits
  • Director
    • Mel Gibson
  • Writer
    • Randall Wallace
  • Stars
    • Mel Gibson
    • Sophie Marceau
    • Patrick McGoohan
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 1.3KUser reviews
    • 149Critic reviews
    • 68Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
  • Top rated movie #73
    • Won 5 Oscars
      • 33 wins & 34 nominations total

    Videos5

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:44
    Official Trailer
    Braveheart
    Trailer 2:45
    Braveheart
    'Braveheart' | Anniversary Mashup
    Clip 1:23
    'Braveheart' | Anniversary Mashup
    IMDbrief: 'Outlaw King' & Most Epic Tracking Shots in Film History
    Clip 3:59
    IMDbrief: 'Outlaw King' & Most Epic Tracking Shots in Film History
    Freedom Speech
    Video 2:45
    Freedom Speech

    Photos348

    Braveheart (1995)
    Angus Macfadyen in Braveheart (1995)
    James Cosmo in Braveheart (1995)
    Sophie Marceau in Braveheart (1995)
    Mel Gibson and Catherine McCormack in Braveheart (1995)
    Mel Gibson in Braveheart (1995)
    Mel Gibson in Braveheart (1995)
    Mel Gibson and Sophie Marceau in Braveheart (1995)
    Mel Gibson in Braveheart (1995)
    Mel Gibson in Braveheart (1995)
    Mel Gibson and Catherine McCormack in Braveheart (1995)
    Mel Gibson, Angus Macfadyen, Alun Armstrong, James Cosmo, Brendan Gleeson, John Kavanagh, and David O'Hara in Braveheart (1995)

    Top cast

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

    More like this

    Gladiator
    8.5
    Gladiator
    Saving Private Ryan
    8.6
    Saving Private Ryan
    American Beauty
    8.4
    American Beauty
    The Green Mile
    8.6
    The Green Mile
    Good Will Hunting
    8.3
    Good Will Hunting
    The Silence of the Lambs
    8.6
    The Silence of the Lambs
    Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark
    8.4
    Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark
    Braveheart
    7.5
    Braveheart
    American History X
    8.5
    American History X
    A Beautiful Mind
    8.2
    A Beautiful Mind
    The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
    9.0
    The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
    8.3
    Brave Heart

    Storyline

    Edit
    William Wallace is a Scottish rebel who leads an uprising against the cruel English ruler Edward the Longshanks, who wishes to inherit the crown of Scotland for himself. When he was a young boy, William Wallace's father and brother, along with many others, lost their lives trying to free Scotland. Once he loses another of his loved ones, William Wallace begins his long quest to make Scotland free once and for all, along with the assistance of Robert the Bruce. —Anonymous
    • scotland
    • revolt
    • legend
    • england
    • idealism
    • 214 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • The story of a man with a free soul...and with the courage to follow it.
    • Genres
      • Biography
      • Drama
      • History
      • War
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for brutal medieval warfare
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

    Edit
    • 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 reviews1.3K

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    "Every man dies, not every man really lives."
    The Academy Award winning war epic Braveheart is an extraordinary film that set a new bar for the genre. The story follows a Scottish peasant named William Wallace who's pushed into leading a rebellion against the tyranny of English rule when his wife is murdered. Starring Mel Gibson, Patrick McGoohan, Sophie Marceau, and Brendan Gleeson, the film has a strong cast that delivers outstanding performances. Additionally, the battle sequences are remarkably gritty and violent, which adds to the authentic tone of the film. And, composer James Horner provides a sweeping and majestic score that's incredibly powerful. A groundbreaking film, Braveheart does an exceptional job at depicting both the valor and the horror of war.
    helpful•114
    23
    • MR_Heraclius
    • Feb 24, 2020

    Everything New on Prime Video in May

    Everything New on Prime Video in May

    Freshen up your Watchlist with Prime Video’s latest roster of streaming movies and TV shows, featuring some great throwbacks and top-notch newcomers.
    See the full list
    [object Object]
    Photos

    FAQ9

    • What is 'Braveheart' about?
    • Is 'Braveheart' based on a book?
    • Who is MacAulish?

    Details

    Edit
    • 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
      • Trái Tim Dũng Cảm
    • Filming locations
      • Fort William, Glen Coe, Highland, Scotland, UK
    • Production companies
      • Icon Entertainment International
      • The Ladd Company
      • B.H. Finance C.V.
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    Edit
    • 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

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

    Related news

    New Hot Cannes Package: Paul Greengrass Directing Benedict Cumberbatch In Peasant Farmer Revolt Drama ‘The Hood’
    New Hot Cannes Package: Paul Greengrass Directing Benedict Cumberbatch In Peasant Farmer Revolt Drama ‘The Hood’
    May 20Deadline Film + TV
    Bill Mechanic’s Guide To Overhaul So Movie Academy Can Fire On All Cylinders – Guest Column
    Bill Mechanic’s Guide To Overhaul So Movie Academy Can Fire On All Cylinders – Guest Column
    May 17Deadline Film + TV

    Contribute to this page

    Suggest an edit or add missing content
    Mel Gibson in Braveheart (1995)
    Top Gap
    What is the streaming release date of Braveheart (1995) in Canada?
    Answer
    • See more gaps
    • Learn more about contributing
    Edit page

    More to explore

    View list
    List
    The Best Movies and Shows to Watch in May
    See the full list
    Image caption not available
    2:14
    The Most Anticipated Movies and Shows to Watch in May
    Watch the video

    Recently viewed

    Please enable browser cookies to use this feature. Learn more.
    Get the IMDb App
    • Get the IMDb App
    • Help
    • Site Index
    • IMDbPro
    • Box Office Mojo
    • IMDb Developer
    • Press Room
    • Advertising
    • Jobs
    • Conditions of Use
    • Privacy Policy
    • Interest-Based Ads

    © 1990-2022 by IMDb.com, Inc.