# Braveheart (1995)

> A fiercely romantic medieval war epic follows William Wallace as personal grief becomes a defiant campaign for Scottish independence.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/162

## Facts

- Runtime: 178 min
- Genres: Drama, History, War
- Director: Mel Gibson
- Cast: Mel Gibson, Catherine McCormack, Sophie Marceau, Patrick McGoohan, Angus Macfadyen, Brendan Gleeson, James Robinson, James Cosmo
- TMDB rating: 7.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112573/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: extreme
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: heroic, tragic, visceral, historical film marathon, epic movie night

## Synopsis

A tale of courage and rebellion that ignites the spirit of freedom.

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- [Robert the Bruce (2019)](https://ember.film/movie/370748)
- [The Patriot (2000)](https://ember.film/movie/1383)
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- [Robin Hood (1991)](https://ember.film/movie/19179)
- [Tristan & Isolde (2006)](https://ember.film/movie/4400)

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