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Brave

2012·Movie
1h 33min·PG
72
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High energy, big heart.

Energy

Tense and spectacular

  • Tension7
  • Spectacle7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Awe-inspiring and wholesome

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics10
  • Coming of Age9
  • Wonder9

Humor

Some slapstick and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Situational Comedy5

World

Family, fantasy, and growing up

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability8
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout cinematography, score, and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography9
  • Music Composition9
  • Visual Stylization8

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

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.
Scottish Highland FantasyMother-Daughter ConflictVisually Stunning ForestsEmpowering Coming-of-AgePlayful Comedy & Drama BalanceMagical Realism ElementsEmotional CatharsisAdventure QuestCultural HeritageHeartwarming Resolution

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Brave legally?

Brave is included with a subscription to Disney+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Brave worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 78%, and Metacritic 69). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Brave rated?

PGViolence

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Brave?

1 h 33 min

Brave runs 1 h 33 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Brave?

Critics74
Audiences72

Yes. Critics average 74 and audiences 72 out of 100, so both groups see Brave much the same way.

Was Brave a box office hit?

Budget$185 million
Box office$539 million

Yes. It cost about $185 million to make and earned $539 million worldwide, 2.9 times its budget.

What language is Brave in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Brave?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Brave in 88 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Brave use?

Made of IronBears Are Bad NewsArrow CatchFeminist FantasyDecon-Recon SwitchPractice Target OverkillMiming the CuesSeamless SceneryBraids of BarbarismEnchanted ForestEnchanted ForestDedicationand 287 more

TV Tropes lists 299 storytelling tropes for Brave, including Made of Iron, Bears Are Bad News, Arrow Catch.