Film
Braveheart
1995· R· 2h 58m· Action· Drama· History· War
“Every man dies, not every man really lives.”
Directed by and starring Mel Gibson, "Braveheart" charts William Wallace's transformation from a grieving widower to a defiant Scottish leader. Wallace's brutal retaliation against English soldiers incites a nationwide uprising against King Edward I's oppressive regime. With visceral battle scenes and sweeping landscapes, the film captures the tumultuous struggle for Scottish independence, blending historical events with mythic heroism.
1995-05-24
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Key Crew
DirectorMel Gibson
WriterRandall Wallace
ProducerAlan Ladd Jr.
Director of PhotographyJohn Toll
Original Music ComposerJames Horner
EditorSteven Rosenblum
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Details
Released1995-05-24
Runtime2h 58m · R
StatusReleased
StudiosThe Ladd Company · Icon Productions · Icon Entertainment International
Budget$72M
Box office$213M
LanguagesEnglish · French · Latin · Gaelic
CountriesUnited States of America
Rating7.9/10 · 11272 votes
Original languageen
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