Braveheart

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Braveheart

R

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

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

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

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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Ronan Farren

Sunday Independent (Ireland)

Feb 27

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

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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Philip Molloy

Irish Independent

Feb 27

The battle scenes, which are among the best ever seen on film, are absolutely crucial to the success of the movie. Braveheart truly deserves the description 'epic.'

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Felix S.

@FelixjSolis Mar 8

Forget about the facts and this is a great Fantasy Movie.

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Par H

@Parhwy Mar 8

Braveheart (1995) is a 178-minute-long film I watched on free-to-air telly in March 2025 (I own Braveheart in my Sony account however sometimes movies with ads is nostalgic. There is much to say about this film. As I always review with less than 1000 characters, let’s cut to the chase. I loathe Longshanks the historical person however his actor (Patrick McGoohan) and scripting are perfect, especially that "Is it?!" scene. Young Wallace’s acting and the directing are awful, except for the funeral scene. Wallace leaves his homeland as an 11-year-old boy and returns 10 years later as a 38-year-old man. Love the Irishman, Stephen, albeit I always side eye the cliches and stereotypes. Love the velvet dresses the Princess and her consort wear. The scenery and music are mostly ok; much use of Irish elbow pipes drains the impact, as do misty hills and muddy streets. Rewatch? After 10+ watches to date, I suspect so. Recommend? Yes (leave historical accuracy at the door). 7/10.

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Pedro Henrique C

@Pedro2005 Mar 5

Braveheart (1995) The film is good entertainment, it has several positive points: the scenery, the script, the costumes and the acting. The cast manages to deliver a high quality of performance.

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Hayes W.

@Hayes532 Feb 16

It was so good I mean I loved it

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Rushdi I

@Rushinz888 Feb 11

Braveheart is an absolute cinematic masterpiece 🗡️🔥 From the very first scene, I was completely swept away by its raw emotion, epic battles, and powerful storytelling. William Wallace’s journey is inspiring, heartbreaking, and unforgettable — a true symbol of courage, freedom, and sacrifice 💙⚔️ The cinematography is stunning, the score gives you chills 🎶, and the performances are deeply moving. Every battle feels intense and meaningful, while the quieter moments hit just as hard. This film doesn’t just entertain — it stays with you long after the credits roll. Braveheart made me laugh, cry, cheer, and feel proud of the human spirit 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤️ FREEDOM!

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Cane Juice M

@Joswan Feb 11

Unbelievable that this movie doesn’t have 95 plus rating in Rotten Tomatoes! Gets me every time I watch it. This is a must watch for every movie enthusiast!

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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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