Braveheart
"Every man dies, not every man really lives."
Originally released in 1995. Braveheart is a action/drama film. directed by Mel Gibson. With a runtime of 2h 58m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Mel Gibson, Catherine McCormack, and Sophie Marceau
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 24, 1995
30 years ago
Runtime
2h 58m
178 minutes total
User Rating
7.9/10
Great (10,798 votes)
Budget
$72M
Production budget
Box Office
$213.2M
3.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $72,000,000
- Revenue
- $213,216,216
Production Companies
- The Ladd Company
- Icon Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
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, ev...
Who directed Braveheart?
Braveheart was directed by Mel Gibson.
How long is Braveheart?
Braveheart has a runtime of 2 hours and 58 minutes (178 minutes total).
When was Braveheart released?
Braveheart was released on May 24, 1995 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Braveheart?
The main cast of Braveheart includes Mel Gibson, Catherine McCormack, Sophie Marceau, Patrick McGoohan, Angus Macfadyen.
Is Braveheart worth watching?
Braveheart has a user rating of 7.9/10 based on 10,798 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.