Braveheart

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Braveheart

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1995

2h 57m

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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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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.

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Jeff Millar

Houston Chronicle

Feb 27, 2026

The film talks the stirring talk, but it can't quite walk the walk. Gibson's direction is passable, but critically absent is the panache which sweeps us up and off wherever he wants to take us.

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Michael Medved

New York Post

Feb 27, 2026

The picture is easily an hour too long, and that's a shame since Braveheart at its best -- especially in its breathtaking battle sequences -- is very good indeed.

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Rick Groen

Globe and Mail

Feb 27, 2026

Despite a formidable effort and occasional grace, there's something cowardly about Braveheart -- it's an aspiring giant with a diminutive soul.

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James Croot

The Post NZ

Apr 29, 2026

Braveheart’s secret sauce though is really its magnificent soundtrack. Evocative and complementary in the way a movie soundscape should be, James Horner’s bagpipe, string and percussion-filled score adds to virtually every scene.

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Ronan Farren

Sunday Independent (Ireland)

Feb 27, 2026

Altogether, as epics go, Braveheart is worthy of a skirl of the pipes and a toast in Glenmorangie.

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Bob Campbell

Newark Star-Ledger

Feb 27, 2026

3/4

The major failing of Braveheart is that it never for a moment convinces us that we've invaded a remote and alien culture. Its success is that it recaptures the high ground of movie heroism.

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Tom

Sep 3, 2026

one of my favorite films!!!

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richard b

Sep 3, 2026

A timeless classic that shows the inner workings of the true spirit. A must see, at least once in a lifetime if not way more movie. Way up there with the likes of Casino and Shawshank Redemption kind of viewing. Mel Gibsons performance is stunning.

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Ivan R

@RT88443011 Sep 14, 2026

Even though this movie is over 30 years old, it’s still an amazing story and awesome movie. It’s one of the classics

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TWMax65 T

@RT38199094 Aug 25, 2026

Epicness from Mel Gibson. Great battle scenes, great acting and dialogue, very good drama, and entertainment that manages to be sophisticated and popcorn-worthy at the same time. What a noteworthy and unforeseen original classic!

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R T

@RT66766241 Aug 2, 2026

One of the best movies of all time.

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James A

@ablett001 Jul 31, 2026

Braveheart will no doubt have it's critics which may question the film's historic validity but that aside everything else within it is simply superb. Every scene carries a very real feel to it with an unrelenting beautiful score throughout. Gibson's portrayal of Wallace is deeply heartfelt and deserves high praise for his obvious personal connection with the character. Outstanding from start to finish.

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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.

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, Action, Romance
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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