Brave
“Change your fate.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Available November 13 on Blu-ray & DVD Combo Pack and HD DigitalOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-08-21
Top Cast
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Kelly Macdonald
Merida (voice)
Emma Thompson
Elinor (voice)
Billy Connolly
Fergus (voice)
Julie Walters
The Witch (voice)
Robbie Coltrane
Lord Dingwall (voice)
Kevin McKidd
Lord MacGuffin / Young MacGuffin (voice)
Craig Ferguson
Lord Macintosh (voice)
Peigi Barker
Young Merida (voice)
Steve Purcell
The Crow (voice)
Patrick Doyle
Martin (voice)
John Ratzenberger
Gordon (voice)
Sally Kinghorn
Maudie (voice)
Eilidh Fraser
Maudie (voice)
Steven Cree
Young Macintosh (voice)
Callum O'Neill
Wee Dingwall (voice)
Emma D'Inverno
Additional Voices (voice)
Rudi Goodman
Additional Voices (voice)
John Hasler
Additional Voices (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 22, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 13, 2012
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$185M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$539M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.91x
+$354M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mark Andrews, Brenda Chapman
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Andrews, Steve Purcell, Brenda Chapman, Irene Mecchi
- Original Score
- Patrick Doyle
- Original Title
- Brave
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Budget
- $185M
- Worldwide Gross
- $539M
- Production Studios
- Pixar
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mark Andrews, Brenda Chapman
Mark Andrews, Steve Purcell, Brenda Chapman, Irene Mecchi, Louis Gonzales, Ted Mathot, J. Garett Sheldrew, Nick Sung
Patrick Doyle
Robert Anderson, Danielle Feinberg
Nicholas C. Smith, Robert Grahamjones
Pete Docter, Katherine Sarafian, John Lasseter, Andrew Stanton
Department Leadership Roster
Mark Andrews
Screenplay
Steve Purcell
Screenplay
Mark Andrews
Director
Brenda Chapman
Director
Brenda Chapman
Screenplay
Irene Mecchi
Screenplay
Patrick Doyle
Original Music Composer
Katherine Sarafian
Producer
Robert Anderson
Director of Photography
Steve Pilcher
Production Design
Danielle Feinberg
Director of Photography
Nicholas C. Smith
Editor
Robert Grahamjones
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Brave
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Brave 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.
Who directed Brave?
Brave was directed by Mark Andrews, Brenda Chapman.
Who stars in Brave?
The principal cast of Brave includes Kelly Macdonald, Emma Thompson, Billy Connolly, Julie Walters, Robbie Coltrane.
When was Brave released and how long is it?
Brave was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
What was the box office and production budget of Brave?
Brave had a reported production budget of $185M and grossed $539M at the worldwide box office (2.91 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Brave?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Brave was composed by Patrick Doyle.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Brave?
Brave holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).