Connections
Spin-off
The Legend of Mordu (2012)
(Video)
References
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner (1967)
Fergus says, "Guess who's coming to dinner?"
Fergus says, "Guess who's coming to dinner?"
The Wicker Man (1973)
The witch's message to Merida (when she and her mother go to the cottage and find it empty) says that the witch is not home because she's attending the Wicker Man festival in Summerisle.
The witch's message to Merida (when she and her mother go to the cottage and find it empty) says that the witch is not home because she's attending the Wicker Man festival in Summerisle.
Labyrinth (1986)
The dialogue and voice of the Witch as she offers carvings to Merida recalls the Junk Lady's offering toys to Sarah in "Labyrinth."
The dialogue and voice of the Witch as she offers carvings to Merida recalls the Junk Lady's offering toys to Sarah in "Labyrinth."
Aladdin (1992)
When the triplets are stealing cakes it mimics the market scene where Aladdin and Abu steal a melon from a fruit vender.
When the triplets are stealing cakes it mimics the market scene where Aladdin and Abu steal a melon from a fruit vender.
Toy Story (1995)
The Pizza Planet truck is portrayed as a wood carving in the Witch's woodwork shop.
The Pizza Planet truck is portrayed as a wood carving in the Witch's woodwork shop.
Princess Mononoke (1997)
The will-o'-the-wisps in Brave recall the guiding kodama forest spirits in Princess Mononoke. Both films end with an appearance of their respective spirit.
The will-o'-the-wisps in Brave recall the guiding kodama forest spirits in Princess Mononoke. Both films end with an appearance of their respective spirit.
Monsters, Inc. (2001)
A relief carving of Sulley is visible in the Witch's cottage.
A relief carving of Sulley is visible in the Witch's cottage.
Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life (2003)
In the scene of Merida's day off, she can be seen charging through the forest on horseback, shooting arrows at pre-installed targets. The set-up is very similar (and in a few instances identical) to the scene in Lara Croft Raider: The Cradle of Life where Lara gallops through the woods and shoots targets with a shotgun.
In the scene of Merida's day off, she can be seen charging through the forest on horseback, shooting arrows at pre-installed targets. The set-up is very similar (and in a few instances identical) to the scene in Lara Croft Raider: The Cradle of Life where Lara gallops through the woods and shoots targets with a shotgun.
Brother Bear (2003)
A major subplot is the same, and the line "Sorry. I don't speak bear," is used in the same context.
A major subplot is the same, and the line "Sorry. I don't speak bear," is used in the same context.
Monsters University (2013)
A relief carving of Sulley is visible in the Witch's cottage.
A relief carving of Sulley is visible in the Witch's cottage.
Referenced in
Mad: I Am Lorax/Modern Family Circus (2012)
(TV Episode)
Mentioned as Pixar's first movie with a heroine.
Mentioned as Pixar's first movie with a heroine.
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #20.167 (2012)
(TV Episode)
Fake headline says that Abe Lincoln got blown away in theaters by the film
Fake headline says that Abe Lincoln got blown away in theaters by the film
The Big Review: Episode #1.7 (2012)
(TV Episode)
The film was reviewed.
The film was reviewed.
The Nostalgia Chick: Supergirl (2012)
(TV Episode)
mentioned when discussing heroines in modern films
mentioned when discussing heroines in modern films
Mad: The Blunder Games/The Poop-seidon Adventure (2012)
(TV Episode)
Atlas punches Merida and snatches her bow.
Atlas punches Merida and snatches her bow.
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #21.24 (2012)
(TV Episode)
Trick-or-treater costumed as Merida
Trick-or-treater costumed as Merida
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #21.72 (2013)
(TV Episode)
Jay mentions that Billy Connolly had a voice role in the film
Jay mentions that Billy Connolly had a voice role in the film
Revealed: Golden Globe Winners (2013)
(TV Episode)
Mark Andrews discusses his Golden Globe win.
Mark Andrews discusses his Golden Globe win.
Shameless: Cascading Failures (2013)
(TV Episode)
mentioned in dialogue
mentioned in dialogue
Saturday Night Live: Ben Affleck/Kanye West (2013)
(TV Episode)
Referenced by Seth on Weekend Update
Referenced by Seth on Weekend Update
Featured in
Hewy's Animated Movie Reviews: Cars 2 (2011)
(TV Episode)
Trailer shown when Count Sigeeyai pull up the video
Trailer shown when Count Sigeeyai pull up the video
The Bachelorette: Episode #8.6 (2012)
(TV Episode)
Emily takes the guys to see Brave and numerous scenes are shown
Emily takes the guys to see Brave and numerous scenes are shown
The Big Review: Summer Trailer Park Series (2012)
(TV Episode)
The film was discussed, and the trailer was played.
The film was discussed, and the trailer was played.
Hewy's Animated Movie Reviews: Brave (2012)
(TV Episode)
Reviewed, clips shown.
Reviewed, clips shown.
Maltin on Movies: The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2 (2012)
(TV Episode)
Movie reviewed in this episode.
Movie reviewed in this episode.
Bad Movie Beatdown: Review of 2012 (2013)
(TV Episode)
Film Brain rambles on about why he didn't like this movie
Film Brain rambles on about why he didn't like this movie
The 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards (2013)
(TV Movie)
Nominee clips.
Nominee clips.
Inside Pixar (2013)
(TV Movie)
Short clip shown
Short clip shown
The 85th Oscars (2013)
(TV Special)
Nomination presentation for best animated film.
Nomination presentation for best animated film.
The Nostalgia Chick: Nostalgia Chick & Rantasmo: Disney Needs More Gay (2013)
(TV Episode)
points out that Merida didn't have nor needed a love interest
points out that Merida didn't have nor needed a love interest
The Nostalgia Critic: What's with the Princess Hate? (2013)
(TV Episode)
clip shown
clip shown
