Is the movie 'Braveheart' a true story?

Answer 1

Yes, the film 'Braveheart' tells a true story of events in the history of England and Scotland. It's set during the time of the rule of English King Edward I [June 17, 1239-July 7, 1307]. The English King was nicknamed 'Hammer of the Scots' because of his fierce opposition to independent cultural, economic and political expressions by the Scots.

The royal opposition found particularly fierce expression against Sir William Wallace [Uilleam Uallas, 1272-August 23, 1305]. That's because Wallace was a much loved leader in the Wars of Scottish Independence [1296-1328, 1332-57]. He ultimately was captured and executed for treasonous behavior, against the English crown, in his own country of Scotland.

Nowadays, Wallace is remembered and recognized as a patriot to the Scots and as one of Scotland's national heroes.

Answer 2

it had very little to do with the real William Wallace

Answer 3

It is based on real events with some latitude