
Braveheart(1995)
“Every man dies, not every man really lives.”
Overview
Enraged at the slaughter of Murron, his new bride and childhood love, Scottish warrior William Wallace slays a platoon of the local English lord's soldiers. This leads the village to revolt and, eventually, the entire country to rise up against English rule.
Director
Mel Gibson
Studio
The Ladd Company
Budget
$72M
Revenue
$213M
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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Movie Facts
Release Year
1995
Runtime
2h 58m
Language
English
Rating
7.9 / 10
Budget
$72M
Box Office
$213M
Production Companies
The Ladd Company • Icon Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Braveheart?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Braveheart (1995).
What is Braveheart about?▼
Enraged at the slaughter of Murron, his new bride and childhood love, Scottish warrior William Wallace slays a platoon of the local English lord's soldiers. This leads the village to revolt and, eventually, the entire country to rise up against English rule.
Who directed Braveheart?▼
Braveheart was directed by Mel Gibson and released in 1995. It is a action, drama, history, war film.
How long is Braveheart?▼
Braveheart has a runtime of 2 hours and 58 minutes (178 minutes total).
Who stars in Braveheart?▼
The cast of Braveheart includes 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 and more.
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