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Braveheart
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Mel Gibson. With Mel Gibson, Catherine McCormack, Sophie Marceau.
7.9/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S 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.
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7.9/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTEnraged 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…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Braveheart.
MoviHero lists May 24, 1995 as the release date for Braveheart. Mel Gibson is the listed director. The listed cast includes Mel Gibson as William Wallace, Catherine McCormack as Murron MacClannough, Sophie Marceau as Princess Isabelle, Patrick McGoohan as King Edward. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateMay 24, 1995
GenresDrama · History · Action · War
Runtime2h 58m
DirectorMel Gibson
CastMel Gibson as William Wallace, Catherine McCormack as Murron MacClannough, Sophie Marceau as Princess Isabelle, Patrick McGoohan as King Edward
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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How much time should I set aside?
Braveheart runs 2h 58m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 6/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 9/10. Consider saving this for a night when you can concentrate.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 8/10, suggesting a stronger emotional experience. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 7.9/10 from 11,613 votes. Updated Nov 12, 2026.
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Pacing6/10
Emotional Impact8/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence7/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required9/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“Being Scottish, this movie really does a good job at showing off the scenery in and around Scotland.”
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“I am afraid that as a Scotsman, I had way more problem with the factual elements of this than perhaps I ought to have had.”
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“Historical flaws aside, Braveheart is a rousing spectacle.”
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“When i saw this I was 15 and it was one of the greatest movies I had ever seen.”
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