Brave
Seen it?2012 | 93 min | Adventure, Animation, Family, Fantasy
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It won an Oscar, it was a solid box office hit and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for fantasy fans, adventure fans and families.
- The mood
- Feel-good.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 33 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
78% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Won 1 Oscar: Academy Awards: Best Animated Feature. Won 1 Golden Globe: Golden Globe Awards: Best Animated Feature Film. Also nominated for 1 Critics' Choice Award. Plus 5 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$539 million worldwide on a $185 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 553K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Mark Andrews, Brenda Chapman
- 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)
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