Braveheart (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 1995, Braveheart is an action, drama, war and history film directed by Mel Gibson, running about 177 minutes. “Every man dies. Not every man truly lives.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What 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.
Who’s in it. Braveheart stars Mel Gibson as William Wallace, Catherine McCormack as Murron MacClannough, Sophie Marceau as Princess Isabelle and Patrick McGoohan as King Edward, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, Braveheart has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $213.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Peacock Premium and Paramount+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Braveheart page.
If you liked it. Fans of Braveheart tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Braveheart (1995)?
- In US, Braveheart is available to stream on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Peacock Premium, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Braveheart worth watching?
- Braveheart holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, war and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Braveheart?
- Braveheart stars Mel Gibson, Catherine McCormack, Sophie Marceau, Patrick McGoohan and Angus Macfadyen.
- When was Braveheart released?
- Braveheart was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 177 minutes.