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William Wallace
A Scotsman raised abroad by his uncle after losing his father and brother as a child.
ClearStory FILM GUIDE
Braveheart1995
Know the clans. Follow the rebellion. Keep the shifting loyalties clear.
What you need to know
In late-13th-century Scotland, King Edward I of England claims authority after the Scottish king dies without an heir. William Wallace returns to his village hoping for a quiet life, while English soldiers and Scottish nobles struggle over control of the country.
2 hours 58 minutesHistorical war dramaSet mainly in medieval Scotland
OPTIONAL REFERENCECharacters, places and useful termsContains story details. Open after watching.
QUICK REMINDER
8 peopleThe only names you need
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Murron MacClannough
Wallace’s childhood friend and secret wife; their relationship draws him back into conflict.
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Hamish Campbell
Wallace’s powerful childhood friend and one of his most loyal fighters.
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Campbell
Hamish’s father, an experienced warrior who fought alongside Wallace’s family.
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Robert the Bruce
A Scottish noble with a strong claim to the throne, torn between independence and his family’s strategy.
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King Edward I
The English king, called Longshanks, determined to keep Scotland under his rule.
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Princess Isabelle
The French wife of Edward’s son, sent to negotiate with Wallace.
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Lochlan and Mornay
Scottish nobles whose support depends heavily on land, titles and survival.
DURING THE FILM
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AFTER WATCHING
Key story points
This section contains major spoilers, including the ending.
Content note: Frequent graphic battle violence, torture, executions, sexual threat, bereavement, blood and historical prejudice.
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