Braveheart tells the epic story of Scottish warrior William Wallace, who leads a rebellion against English rule in the late 13th century. Combining large-scale battles with personal loss and political struggle, the film explores freedom, sacrifice, and national identity. Directed by and starring Mel Gibson, the film won five Academy Awards, including Best Picture, and remains one of the most iconic historical epics of the 1990s. Från IMDB: Scottish warrior William Wallace leads his countrymen in a rebellion to free his homeland from the tyranny of King Edward I of England.