Braveheart (1995)
Audiences love it.
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Braveheart is streaming in New Zealand on Disney+.
What the audience says
Braveheart rates well above most English films. It carries a 7.9/10 on TMDB across 11,510 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack.
Should you spend 2h 58m on it?
2h 58m of English drama, leaning history. With 11,510 ratings behind it, the number isn't going to move much — you know what you're getting.
Don't watch this if…
- you've only got a couple of hours. It needs 2h 58m
- you need something everyone can sit through. Rated R16
- Why
- A 7.9/10 that holds up over 11,510 ratings, which puts it at the top of the current list.
- Skip if
- you want something you can finish before a reasonable bedtime
- Best for
- A night with nothing after it
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 58m — long |
| Watch with family? | R16 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Drama / History |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Mel Gibson
Cast
Where to watch in New Zealand
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 11 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: All Disney+ titles in New Zealand
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