What is the Metascore for Braveheart?

Braveheart has a Metascore of 79 out of 100 on Celluloid.

Where can I watch Braveheart?

Braveheart is available on Paramount+. Availability varies by region — check your local streaming guide.

What countries is Braveheart streaming in?

Braveheart streams on Disney+ in Japan; Disney+ in South Korea; Disney+ in Turkey; Disney+ in the United Kingdom; Paramount+ in the United States. Subscription availability only; rental and purchase options may differ.

Braveheart

Directed by Mel Gibson · 1995 · Last reviewed August 31, 2026

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Answer Summary

Braveheart (1995) earns a 82% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

Quick Verdict

Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.

82%

Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

85% Editorial Rating

87% Audience snapshot · excluded

79 Metascore

★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4

8.3 IMDb /10

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Runtime: 2h 58m
Cast: Mel Gibson , Catherine McCormack , Sophie Marceau , Patrick McGoohan , Angus Macfadyen , Brendan Gleeson , James Robinson , James Cosmo , Sean McGinley , Gerda Stevenson
Streaming: Paramount+
Country: United States
Language: English

Official theatrical poster for Braveheart (1995)

Theatrical release

Where to watch

Paramount+

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home, Spectrum On Demand

Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Where to watch Braveheart by country

Country	Streaming on
Japan	Disney+
South Korea	Disney+
Turkey	Disney+
United Kingdom	Disney+
United States	Paramount+

Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.

Why this score?

Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (85/100).
General viewers mostly liked it (87%).
Metascore is generally favorable (79/100).
Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4/5).
IMDb users score it 8.3/10.

Best for

Viewers who want a well-regarded action, drama, history, war pick
Epic-length viewers who want a big-screen experience

Not ideal for

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Is Braveheart worth watching?

Yes — Braveheart earns a 82% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Celluloid Verdict

IMDb Top 250 #81 (8.3/10) — Braveheart remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.
Celluloid editorial verdict

Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

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.

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