William Wallace is the medieval Scottish patriot who is spurred into revolt against the English when the love of his life is slaughtered. Leading his army into battles that become a war, his advance into England threatens King Edward I's throne before he is captured and executed, but not before becoming a symbol for a free Scotland.
Release date: May 19, 1995 (USA)
Director: Mel Gibson
Child actor: James Robinson thescottishsun.co.uk
Based on: The Wallace; by Blind Harry
Box office: $213.2 million