Brave_
OSCAR WINNER
"Change your fate."
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.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Disney+
32 countries
Rakuten TV
13 countries
Hotstar
3 countries
KPN
1 country
Player
1 country
Tubi
1 country
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
Brave earned $539.0M worldwide on a $185.0M budget — a 191% return on investment.
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Year context
Brave was released 14 years ago in 2012.
CAST (20)
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)
SK
Sally Kinghorn
Maudie (voice)
EF
Eilidh Fraser
Maudie (voice)
Steven Cree
Young Macintosh (voice)
CO
Callum O'Neill
Wee Dingwall (voice)
ED
Emma D'Inverno
Additional Voices (voice)
Rudi Goodman
Additional Voices (voice)
JH
John Hasler
Additional Voices (voice)
Kevin Howarth
Additional Voices (voice)
ER
Emma Rose Lima
Additional Voices (voice)
CREW
Director
Writer
Writer
Writer
Writer
Writer
BOX OFFICE
$185.0M
Budget
$539.0M
Revenue
+191%
ROI
BLOCKBUSTER
Verdict
STUDIOS (1)
AWARDS (2)
G
Academy Award for Best Animated Feature
2013
WON
B
Annie Award
WON
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
93 min (1h 33m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.0/10 (13,971 votes)
Popularity
12
Budget
$185,000,000
Box Office
$538,983,207
Profit
+$353,983,207
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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. 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.
How long is Brave?
Brave has a runtime of 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Who directed Brave?
Brave was directed by Mark Andrews.
Who stars in Brave?
The cast of Brave includes Kelly Macdonald, Emma Thompson, Billy Connolly, Julie Walters, Robbie Coltrane.
How much did Brave make at the box office?
Brave earned $538,983,207 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $185,000,000.
What is the rating of Brave?
Brave has a rating of 7.0 out of 10 based on 13,971 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (6)
Animation
Adventure
Comedy
Family
Action
Fantasy
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