# Braveheart (1995) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/braveheart-1995/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-23

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 83% |
| Critic Score | 85% |
| Audience Score | 87% |
| Metascore | 79/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4/5 |
| IMDb | 8.3/10 |
| Director | Mel Gibson |
| Genres | Action, Drama, History, War |
| Runtime | 178 min |

## Quick answer

Braveheart (1995) earns a 83% Celluloid Score — Recommended. IMDb Top 250 #81 (8.3/10) — Braveheart remains one of the most highly rated films of all time. Metascore 79/100. Directed by Mel Gibson.

## Critics consensus

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

## 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.

## Cast

Mel Gibson, Catherine McCormack, Sophie Marceau, Patrick McGoohan, Angus Macfadyen, Brendan Gleeson, James Robinson, James Cosmo, Sean McGinley, Gerda Stevenson

## Common questions

**Is Braveheart worth watching?**
Braveheart holds a 83% Celluloid Score. IMDb Top 250 #81 (8.3/10) — Braveheart remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

**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.

**Who directed Braveheart?**
Braveheart (1995) was directed by Mel Gibson.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Braveheart?**
83% — the average of five public sources: critics 85%, audience 87%, Metascore 79/100, Letterboxd 4/5, and IMDb 8.3/10.

**Where can I watch Braveheart?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Braveheart page for current options.

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