Every man dies, not every man really lives.
William Wallace is a Scottish rebel who leads an uprising against the cruel English ruler Edward the Longshanks, who wishes to inherit the crown of Scotland for himself. When he was a young boy, William Wallace’s father and brother, along with many others, lost their lives trying to free Scotland. Once he loses another of his loved ones, William Wallace begins his long quest to make Scotland free once and for all, along with the assistance of Robert the Bruce.
MPAA: Rated R for brutal medieval warfare
Principal Cast: Mel Gibson, Sophie Marceau and Patrick McGoohan
Director: Mel Gibson
After returning to his childhood village, William is challenged to a rock throwing contest by his old friend Hamish.
Themes: Machismo, Competition, Strength, Power, Pride, Challenges, Arrogance, Demonstration, Strategy
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When the Scottish army’s spirits begin to falter upon seeing their English rivals, Wallace gives a riveting speech to inspire the men towards freedom.
Themes: Battle, Speech, Freedom, Liberty, Fighting, Fear, Courage, Leadership, Revolution
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After a tremendous victory against the English, Scottish nobles would rather bicker over titles instead of preserving their freedom.
Themes: Honor, Politics, Bickering, Leadership, Destiny, Freedom, Duty, Servanthood, Responsibility
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Wallace encourages Robert the Bruce to rise above the politics and truly become a leader worth following.
Themes: Risk, Leadership, Politics, Courage, Respect, Freedom, Duty, Exhortation, Diplomacy
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After heeding the advice of his manipulative father and betraying Wallace, Robert the Bruce vows to never again choose the wrong side.
Themes: Politics, Diplomacy, Manipulation, Greed, Power, Priorities, Leadership, Idealism, Betrayal
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After being condemned to death for his treason, Wallace welcomes suffering and dying for freedom rather than begging for the mercy of the king.
Themes: Suffering, Courage, Bravery, Conviction, Integrity, Death, Dignity, Counting the Cost, Steadfast
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As Wallace’s torture commences, he refuses to ask for mercy; and instead screams out for all to hear: FREEEEDOM!
Themes: Temptation, Conviction, Resolve, Steadfast, Freedom, Mercy, Pain, Suffering, Sacrifice
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