In the intersection of history and legend lies the story of William Wallace, who led his nation into battle against the English in the years around 1300. King Edward, popularly known as "Longshanks" has allowed the English barons who hold Scotland for him to claim the 'Prima Nocta.' Wallace and his love Murron marry secretly, but his guerrilla activities bring Murron to the attention of the English. They set a trap for Wallace, and the failure of the scheme sets Wallace on the path of both bloody revenge, and open rebellion against the tyrannical rule of the English. The quest to free Scotland from English rule is complicated by the machinations of various Scottish nobles, bribes from King Edward, and sly political treachery at the hands of Robert the Bruce, whose father has his own plans to further. Despite being taken prisoner, and put to a traitor's death, William Wallace is remembered to this day as a hero of Scotland.

Rated R for brutal medieval warfare; Canadian Home Video rating: 18A. Title from container. Originally released as a motion picture in 1995. Special features: Commentary by director Mel Gibson; a writer's journey; Alba gu Brath! The making of Braveheart; tales of William Wallace; archival interviews with the cast of Braveheart; photo montage; 2 original theatrical trailers.

Disc 1. The film: Wits of men -- Courage and a free heart -- Trouble with Scotland -- Nobleman's rights -- No other, forever -- Application and consequences of laws -- Gathering to rebel -- Ruthless compromise -- Madmen and spies -- Are you ready for war? -- Terms and offers -- Guardian of Scotland -- Negotiating with a princess -- Unity and betrayal -- Lands of death -- To capture a legend -- Pledge of the Bruce -- Crown's price -- Queen's plea for mercy -- Freedom! -- Bleed with me -- Credits (1995) (177 min.); Special features: Commentary by Mel Gibson [optional audio feature]. Disc 2. Special features: A writer's journey / producer, Eric Young ; Paramount Pictures (2007) (22 min.) -- Alba gu Brath!-The making of Braveheart / Paramount Pictures (2007) (50 min.) -- Tales of William Wallace / producer, Eric Young ; Paramount Pictures (2007) (30 min.) -- Archival interviews with the cast of Braveheart (15 min.); Photo montage [slide show] (7 min.); Theatrical trailer 1 (2 min.); Theatrical trailer 2 (3 min.).