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Braveheart (1995) original theatrical poster
#5 of 1995

Braveheart (1995)

1995 · 177 minutes · Directed by Mel Gibson
IMDb rating8.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes74%
Box office gross$209M

Synopsis

In 1280, English king Edward I, known as "Longshanks", conquers Scotland following the death of the Scots' king, who left no heir. Young William Wallace witnesses the aftermath of Longshanks' execution of several Scottish nobles, then loses his father and brother when they resist the English. He leaves home to be raised by his uncle, Argyle.

Starring

Sophie MarceauPatrick McGoohanCatherine McCormack
Box office
$209 million
Budget
$53–72 million
IMDb votes
1,176,136

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