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1995 · 178 min · R

Braveheart

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
ScotlandEngland
Setting
Rural
When
Medieval

Premise & themes

Premise
Biopic
Themes
Freedom & OppressionRevengeBetrayal
Tone
TenseBleak

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
True Story

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