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Braveheart

Directed by Mel Gibson · 1995 ·

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Answer Summary: Is Braveheart worth watching?

Braveheart (1995) earns a 83% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

Quick Verdict: What is the Celluloid Score for Braveheart?

Averaged from five public sources (critic, audience, Metascore, Letterboxd, IMDb). See how we calculate scores.

83%
Celluloid Score Recommended

Five-source breakdown

85% Critic Score
87% Audience
79 Metascore
★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4
8.3 IMDb /10
Runtime
2h 58m
Cast
Mel Gibson , Catherine McCormack , Sophie Marceau , Patrick McGoohan , Angus Macfadyen , Brendan Gleeson , James Robinson , James Cosmo , Sean McGinley , Gerda Stevenson

Where to watch

Not confirmed on any major streaming platform yet — check local listings.

Why this score?

  • Majority of critics rated it fresh (85%).
  • 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 83% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

    Critics Consensus

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

    Celluloid Critics Consensus

    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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