Content breakdown
⚠️
Not recommended
# Braveheart Parental Guide
This R-rated historical epic contains intense battle scenes with graphic violence, strong language throughout, and some sexual content. The film's mature themes of revenge and warfare, combined with its brutal depictions of medieval combat, make it unsuitable for children under 16. Older teens may handle it, but parents should preview it first.
About this movie
Genre
Action, Drama, History, War
Synopsis
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.
Cast
Mel Gibson
William Wallace
Catherine McCormack
Murron MacClannough
Sophie Marceau
Princess Isabelle
Patrick McGoohan
King Edward
Age suitability
Ages 9–12
Not recommended
Where to watch
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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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