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Braveheart

Directed by Mel Gibson · 1995 ·

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Is Braveheart worth watching?

Yes. Braveheart (1995) earns an 82% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.

82%
Celluloid Score Recommended

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85% Editorial Rating
87% Audience snapshot · excluded
79 Metascore
★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4
8.3 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
2h 58m
Age rating
R (US) · 15 (UK) · MA 15+ (Australia) · 14A (Canada) · 15 (South Korea)
Cast
Mel Gibson , Catherine McCormack , Sophie Marceau , Patrick McGoohan , Angus Macfadyen , Brendan Gleeson , James Robinson , James Cosmo , Sean McGinley , Gerda Stevenson
Streaming
Paramount+
Language
English

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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+

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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 an 82% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded action, drama, history, war pick.

    Celluloid verdict

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

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    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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    Braveheart: frequently asked questions

    Is Braveheart worth watching?

    Yes. Braveheart (1995) has a Celluloid Score of 82%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

    Where can I watch Braveheart?

    In the United States, Braveheart streams on Paramount+ with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: Disney+ in Japan; Disney+ in South Korea; Disney+ in Turkey; Disney+ in the United Kingdom. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

    How long is Braveheart?

    Braveheart runs 2 hours 58 minutes (178 minutes).

    What is Braveheart rated?

    Braveheart is rated R in the United States, 15 in the UK, MA 15+ in Australia, 14A in Canada and 15 in South Korea. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

    Who stars in Braveheart?

    Braveheart is directed by Mel Gibson and stars Mel Gibson, Catherine McCormack, Sophie Marceau, Patrick McGoohan, Angus Macfadyen.

    What is the Metascore for Braveheart?

    Metacritic's Metascore for Braveheart is 79 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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