Braveheart (1995)
A Scottish warrior's personal tragedy ignites a gritty, epic war for freedom against English rule.
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.
How intense is Braveheart?
Braveheart is mildly scary, with graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Braveheart feels like
- Tone
- epicgrittymelancholyuplifting
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
- True story
- Yes, based on true events.
Where to stream Braveheart
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Braveheart for you?
Is Braveheart scary?
Only a little. Braveheart has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Braveheart gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Braveheart sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Braveheart OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is Braveheart?
Braveheart runs 2h 58m.
Where can I stream Braveheart?
Braveheart is streaming on Paramount+, Kanopy and Hoopla.
Does Braveheart have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
No. Brace yourself.
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