1995 · 178 min · R

Braveheart

Name: Braveheart
Genre: Action, Drama, History, War
Released: 1995
Duration: 178 min
Cast: Mel Gibson, Catherine McCormack, Sophie Marceau, Patrick McGoohan, Angus Macfadyen

Directed by Mel Gibson · Action, Drama, History, War

Braveheart (1995) is a Action film, directed by Mel Gibson set in Scotland and England during the Middle Ages. It runs 178 minutes and is rated R.

A biopic, with a tense and bleak tone. Themes of freedom & oppression, revenge, and betrayal run throughout.

Composer

James Horner

Cinematography

John Toll

Cast

Mel GibsonCatherine McCormackSophie MarceauPatrick McGoohanAngus MacfadyenBrendan GleesonJames RobinsonJames Cosmo

The world of this film

Setting

Where

Scotland England

Setting

Rural

When

Medieval

Premise & themes

Premise

Biopic

Themes

Freedom & Oppression Revenge Betrayal

Tone

TenseBleak

Shape

Protagonist

Solo Lead

Pacing

Measured

Based on

True Story

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Setting

Premise & themes

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