Determined to make her own path in life, Princess Merida (Kelly Macdonald) defies a custom that brings chaos to her kingdom. Granted one wish, Merida must rely on her bravery and her archery... Read allDetermined to make her own path in life, Princess Merida (Kelly Macdonald) defies a custom that brings chaos to her kingdom. Granted one wish, Merida must rely on her bravery and her archery skills to undo a beastly curse.Determined to make her own path in life, Princess Merida (Kelly Macdonald) defies a custom that brings chaos to her kingdom. Granted one wish, Merida must rely on her bravery and her archery skills to undo a beastly curse.
- Directors
- Writers
- Brenda Chapman(story by)
- Mark Andrews(screenplay by)
- Steve Purcell(screenplay by)
- Stars
- Kelly Macdonald(voice)
- Billy Connolly(voice)
- Emma Thompson(voice)
- Directors
- Writers
- Brenda Chapman(story by)
- Mark Andrews(screenplay by)
- Steve Purcell(screenplay by)
- Stars
- Kelly Macdonald(voice)
- Billy Connolly(voice)
- Emma Thompson(voice)
- See more at IMDbPro
- Won 1 Oscar
- 20 wins & 48 nominations total
Videos17
- Elinoras Elinor
- (voice)
- Maudieas Maudie
- (voice)
- Martinas Martin
- (voice)
- Mor'duas Mor'du
- (uncredited)
- Additional Voicesas Additional Voices
- (uncredited)
- Directors
- Writers
- Brenda Chapman(story by) (screenplay by)
- Mark Andrews(screenplay by)
- Steve Purcell(screenplay by)
- All cast & crew
Storyline
- Taglines
- Change your fate.
- Genres
- Certificate
- 6
- Parents guide
Did you know
- TriviaKevin McKidd was particularly happy to work on this project because it was the first time in years that he'd been able to use his natural Scottish accent in a movie.
- Goofs(at around 26 mins) The scene where Merida's dress splits, and reveals her corset, while amusing, is inaccurate given the movie's apparent medieval setting (around the 10th century). Corsets didn't come into fashion until Elizabethan times, approximately 600 years after the movie's apparent setting.
- Quotes
Princess Merida: [last lines; narrating] There are those who say fate is something beyond our command. That destiny is not our own, but I know better. Our fate lives within us, you only have to be brave enough to see it.
- Crazy creditsWhen Mor'du is killed towards the end of the film he turns into a will o' the wisp and we realise that they are the spirits of the dead. During the credits a will o' the wisp appears over the credit "dedicated with love and gratitude to Steve Jobs, our partner, mentor and friend."
- Alternate versionsAlso released in 3D version
- ConnectionsFeatured in AniMat's Reviews: Cars 2 (2011)
- SoundtracksNoble Maiden Fair
Music by Patrick Doyle
Lyrics by Patrick Neil Doyle
Performed by Emma Thompson and Peigi Barker
Gaelic translation by Donald MacLeod
As far as the story goes, it was a mixed bag. While I was thrilled to see a Pixar film with female leads AND featuring a mother-daughter relationship, the story itself seemed a bit shallow and flat. It wasn't bad, but never hit that emotional spot within that you'd find in "Up" or "Toy Story 3". Now this isn't to say it's bad---it just isn't among the very best of the studio and is STILL well worth seeing. It's especially nice to see a FEMALE protagonist--and one who does NOT need to be rescued by a prince! Incidentally, my daughter and her friend loved the film--and my bet is that girls would generally prefer this film but it's a lot of fun for everyone.
By the way, there is a cute inside joke in the film in which they mention someone being out of town at the "Wicker Man" ceremony! This could be a reference to the wonderful 1970s film (see this one--not the remake) or to the actual ancient ceremony. I actually had no idea that this was a real event until dlwagner sent me an email informing me of this--but I certainly did NOT expect to hear them talking about it in "Brave".
- MartinHafer
- Jun 21, 2012
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- Also known as
- The Bear and the Bow
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Box office
- Budget
- $185,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $237,283,207
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $66,323,594
- Jun 24, 2012
- Gross worldwide
- $538,983,207
- Runtime
- 1h 33min
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.39 : 1







































