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Brave
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Mark Andrews, Brenda Chapman. With Kelly Macdonald, Emma Thompson, Billy Connolly.
7.0/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
In the mystical Scottish Highlands, Merida is the princess of a kingdom ruled by King Fergus and Queen Elinor. An unruly daughter and an accomplished archer, Merida one day defies a sacred custom of the land and inadvertently brings turmoil to the kingdom. In an attempt to set things right, Merida seeks out an eccentric old Wise Woman and is granted an ill-fated wish. Also figuring into Merida's quest — and serving as comic relief — are the kingdom's three lords: the enormous Lord MacGuffin, the surly Lord Macintosh, and the disagreeable Lord Dingwall.
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Brave.
MoviHero lists June 21, 2012 as the release date for Brave. Mark Andrews, Brenda Chapman are the listed directors. The listed cast includes Kelly Macdonald as Merida (voice), Emma Thompson as Elinor (voice), Billy Connolly as Fergus (voice), Julie Walters as The Witch (voice). A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateJune 21, 2012
GenresAdventure · Family · Fantasy · Animation
Runtime1h 33m
DirectorsMark Andrews, Brenda Chapman
CastKelly Macdonald as Merida (voice), Emma Thompson as Elinor (voice), Billy Connolly as Fergus (voice), Julie Walters as The Witch (voice)
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is Brave right for tonight?
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How much time should I set aside?
Brave runs 1h 33m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 7/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 3/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 7.0/10 from 14,562 votes. Updated Nov 4, 2026.
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Pacing7/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending3/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required3/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“I enjoyed Brave but it wasn't without a few flaws.”
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“The following is a long-form review that I originally wrote in 2012.”
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“To be honest, I was expecting rather more from this feature.”
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“A wholehearted animated film from Disney. 'Brave' is very good. The Scottish vibes help a lot, but the meaningful message and superb animation are just…”
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CAST & CREW
The people who make it land.
Mark AndrewsDirector
Brenda ChapmanDirector
Kelly MacdonaldMerida (voice)
Emma ThompsonElinor (voice)
Billy ConnollyFergus (voice)
Julie WaltersThe Witch (voice)
Robbie ColtraneLord Dingwall (voice)
Kevin McKiddLord MacGuffin / Young MacGuffin (voice)
Craig FergusonLord Macintosh (voice)
Peigi BarkerYoung Merida (voice)
CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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voiceLord DingwallLord Dingwall appears in Brave (2012).Open character guide voiceGordonGordon appears in Brave (2012).Open character guide voiceThe WitchThe Witch appears in Brave (2012).Open character guide voiceMeridaMerida appears in Brave (2012).Open character guide voiceFergusFergus appears in Brave (2012).Open character guide voiceElinorElinor appears in Brave (2012).Open character guide
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