What is Braveheart about?

Braveheart follows William Wallace, a medieval Scottish warrior who watched his father and brother die in attempts to free 14th-century Scotland from English rule. When his wife is killed by English soldiers, Wallace leads a rebellion to end the tyranny of King Edward I.

Is Braveheart a true story?

No, Braveheart is not a true story and calling it “historical fiction” is a rather generous term. The true story of Braveheart does have some similarities to the movie: the Scottish Wars of Independence were real events and William Wallace was a real person who fought against the English. Much of William Wallace’s “history” is actually the stuff of legends, based largely on a book written in the 1400s. And, for the record: the real William Wallace did die a horrific death, but William Wallace wasn’t Braveheart; that title belonged to Robert the Bruce.

Who is in Braveheart?

In Braveheart, Mel Gibson stars as William Wallace with Sophie Marceau, Angus Mcfadyen, and Patrick McGoohan — who plays the King. Look closely and you’ll spot familiar faces like Catherine McCormack (Slow Horses), Tommy Flanagan (Peaky Blinders), Brendan Gleeson (Paddington 2), and Brian Cox (Succession).

Where was Braveheart filmed in Scotland & Ireland? See the locations by train

Q: Where was Braveheart filmed?

Braveheart is a movie about Scotland, so it’s no shocker that Scotland is featured in the film. Believe it or not, Ireland actually gets a pretty substantial part in the film — essentially a co-starring role alongside Mel Gibson — despite not being a British country. Though the Irish may not be cut from the same kilt, their castles and gorgeous geography make for good Scottish stand-ins.

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