This article is about the 1995 film. For other uses, see Braveheart (disambiguation).
Braveheart
Theatrical release poster
Directed by
Mel Gibson
Written by
Randall Wallace
Produced by
Mel Gibson
Alan Ladd Jr.
Bruce Davey
Starring
Mel Gibson
Sophie Marceau
Patrick McGoohan
Catherine McCormack
Cinematography
John Toll
Edited by
Steven Rosenblum
Music by
James Horner
Production companies
Icon Productions
The Ladd Company
Distributed by
Paramount Pictures (North America)
20th Century Fox (International)
Release dates
May 18, 1995 (1995-05-18) (Seattle)
May 24, 1995 (1995-05-24) (United States)
Running time
178 minutes
Country
United States[1]
Language
English
Budget
$65–70 million[2][3]
Box office
$213.2 million[2]
Braveheart is a 1995 American epic historical drama film directed and produced by Mel Gibson, who also portrays its central character, Sir William Wallace, a late-13th century Scottish warrior who led the Scots in the First War of Scottish Independence against King Edward I of England. The film also stars Sophie Marceau, Patrick McGoohan and Catherine McCormack. The story is inspired by Blind Harry's 15th century epic poem The Actes and Deidis of the Illustre and Vallyeant Campioun Schir William Wallace and was adapted for the screen by Randall Wallace.
Development on the film initially started at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) when producer Alan Ladd Jr. picked up the project from Wallace, but when MGM was going through new management, Ladd left the studio and took the project with him. Despite initially declining, Gibson eventually decided to direct the film, as well as star as Wallace. Braveheart was filmed in Scotland and Ireland from June to October 1994.[4] The film, which was produced by Gibson's Icon Productions and The Ladd Company, was distributed by Paramount Pictures in North America and by 20th Century Fox internationally.
Released on May 24, 1995, Braveheart was a critical and commercial success. The film received praise for its action, drama, and romance,[5] though it was criticized for its historical inaccuracies.[6][7] A legacy sequel, Robert the Bruce, was released on June 28, 2019, with Angus Macfadyen reprising his role.
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^THR Staff (April 18, 2017). "Mel Gibson Once Threw an Ashtray Through a Wall During 'Braveheart' Budget Talks". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on April 18, 2017. Retrieved April 18, 2017.
^"Braveheart (1995) - Misc Notes". Turner Classic Movies. Archived from the original on May 11, 2019. Retrieved May 11, 2019.
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^BBC. Bitesize. Eight blockbuster films that got history wrong. Retrieved on September 29, 2021
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