Braveheart (1995) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
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.
Rated R • 1995 • 2h 58m
Braveheart's R rating is for its pervasive and brutal medieval warfare, making it suitable only for mature viewers. The film is an epic account of William Wallace's rebellion against English rule, but its focus is often on visceral, graphic violence, including large-scale battles with impalements and dismemberment, the on-screen execution of Wallace's wife, and a prolonged, unflinching torture and execution sequence in the final act… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Braveheart appropriate for kids?
Braveheart's R rating is for its pervasive and brutal medieval warfare, making it suitable only for mature viewers. The film is an epic account of William Wallace's rebellion against English rule, but its focus is often on visceral, graphic violence, including large-scale… Read more — free account
Content severity in Braveheart
What happens in Braveheart, moment by moment
- 0:08 ⚔ Violence & Gore 8/10
- 0:12 🔥 Mature Themes 7/10
- 0:37 ♥ Sex & Nudity 5/10
Sex and nudity in Braveheart
This category is moderate. In one scene, William Wallace and his wife Murron are seen embracing after their wedding, with brief side and frontal breast nudity in dim lighting. Later, Wallace and Princess Isabelle are shown kissing passionately and lying in bed together, with sex implied but not depicted. In a recurring comic taunt, Scottish soldiers lift their kilts to expose their buttocks (and distant, brief frontal nudity) to the English army. The theme of 'jus primae noctis' (an English lord's right to sleep…
Read more — free accountViolence and gore in Braveheart
The violence is severe, graphic, and sustained throughout the film, forming the basis for its R rating. Large-scale medieval battles are depicted with unflinching realism, featuring countless stabbings, slashings with swords, bludgeonings with maces, and impalements with spears and arrows. Specific graphic moments include the public throat-slitting of Murron, a man's head being crushed by a mace, and numerous bloody injuries. The film's climax is an extended and exceptionally brutal sequence where Wallace is…
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Language is moderate and used intermittently. The dialogue includes approximately two uses of "fuck" (pronounced "fook"), several uses of "shit" (and "shite"), "bastard," and "arse." The profanity is infrequent compared to the film's violence but is present.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Braveheart
Substance use is mild. Characters are frequently shown drinking ale and wine in social settings, such as taverns and feasts, which is period-appropriate. There is no depiction of drunkenness or substance abuse.
Mature themes in Braveheart
The film explores intense and mature themes. Central themes include the fight for freedom against tyranny, patriotism, and martyrdom. It deals heavily with grief and loss, beginning with a young Wallace discovering hanged Scottish nobles and then losing his father, brother, and wife. Betrayal is another key theme, as Wallace is repeatedly betrayed by his own countrymen, leading to devastating consequences. The final scenes are an intense exploration of human endurance, defiance in the face of death, and the power…
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Is Braveheart appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Braveheart is best for ages 17+. It's rated R. Braveheart's R rating is for its pervasive and brutal medieval warfare, making it suitable only for mature viewers. The film is an epic account of William Wallace's rebellion against English rule, but its focus is often…
What age rating does Braveheart have?
Braveheart is officially rated R. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 17+.
What is Braveheart about?
Braveheart's R rating is for its pervasive and brutal medieval warfare, making it suitable only for mature viewers. The film is an epic account of William Wallace's rebellion against English rule, but its focus is often on visceral, graphic violence, including large-scale battles with impalements and dismemberment…
Is there sex or nudity in Braveheart?
This category is moderate. In one scene, William Wallace and his wife Murron are seen embracing after their wedding, with brief side and frontal breast nudity in dim lighting. Later, Wallace and Princess Isabelle are shown kissing passionately and lying in…
How violent is Braveheart?
The violence is severe, graphic, and sustained throughout the film, forming the basis for its R rating. Large-scale medieval battles are depicted with unflinching realism, featuring countless stabbings, slashings with swords, bludgeonings with maces, and…
Is the language in Braveheart appropriate for kids?
Language is moderate and used intermittently. The dialogue includes approximately two uses of "fuck" (pronounced "fook"), several uses of "shit" (and "shite"), "bastard," and "arse." The profanity is infrequent compared to the film's violence but is present.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Braveheart?
Substance use is mild. Characters are frequently shown drinking ale and wine in social settings, such as taverns and feasts, which is period-appropriate. There is no depiction of drunkenness or substance abuse.
What mature themes appear in Braveheart?
The film explores intense and mature themes. Central themes include the fight for freedom against tyranny, patriotism, and martyrdom. It deals heavily with grief and loss, beginning with a young Wallace discovering hanged Scottish nobles and then losing his…
How long is Braveheart?
Braveheart runs 178 minutes, directed by Mel Gibson, released in 1995.
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