Braveheart
Mel Gibson, Sophie Marceau, Patrick McGoohan
Scottish warrior William Wallace leads his countrymen in a rebellion to free his homeland from the tyranny of King Edward I of England.
Why you'll love it
A historical drama about the Scottish hero William Wallace and his fight for Scotland's independence.
Trainspotting
Ewan McGregor, Ewen Bremner, Jonny Lee Miller
Renton, deeply immersed in the Edinburgh drug scene, tries to clean up and get out despite the allure of drugs and the influence of friends.
Why you'll love it
A gritty depiction of the heroin subculture in Scotland, based on the novel by Irvine Welsh.
Sweet Sixteen
Martin Compston, Michelle Coulter, Annmarie Fulton
Determined to have a normal family life once his mother gets out of prison, a Scottish teenager from a tough background sets out to raise the money for a home.
Why you'll love it
A drama about a Scottish teenager who dreams of escaping his dysfunctional family with his girlfriend and baby.
Local Hero
Burt Lancaster, Peter Riegert, Fulton Mackay
An American oil company has plans for a new refinery and sends someone to Scotland to buy up an entire village, but things don't go as expected.
Why you'll love it
A comedy-drama about a Texas oil executive who is sent to Scotland to buy up an entire village, but ends up falling in love with the place.