
Brave
A headstrong Scottish princess defies an arranged marriage by entering the Highland Games herself, risking war and her clan’s future to claim her own destiny.
“Change your fate.”
Synopsis
Merida is a princess in a mystical Scottish Highland kingdom ruled by her parents, King Fergus and Queen Elinor. Known for her unruly nature and skill as an archer, Merida defies a sacred custom of the land, inadvertently causing turmoil in the kingdom. To try to restore balance, she seeks out an eccentric old Wise Woman and receives a wish with unintended consequences. Merida's journey also involves the kingdom's three lords—Lord MacGuffin, Lord Macintosh, and Lord Dingwall—who provide both assistance and comic relief.
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A crew of 175+ credited
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Craft leads on file
Edited by Nicholas C SmithShot by Erik AndersonScored by Patrick DoyleDesigned by Steve PilcherSound by Nia Hansen
Box Office
2012 · Box office
✅ Made its money back — grossed 2.9× its budget
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Worldwide gross
$539.0M
US & Canada: $237.3M — 44% of worldwide · International: $301.7M (56%)
Opening weekend: $66.3M — 28% of its US run.
Opening week (7-day): $97.7M — 41% of its US & Canada run.
Peak 4,164 theaters
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Also known as
- (Alternative Title)Cəsur
- Merida - Legende der Highlandsde
- Bear and the Bowen
- Rebellefr
Release dates around the world4 countries · showhide
- United StatesJun 10, 2012
- CanadaJun 19, 2012
- ChinaJun 19, 2012
- AustraliaJun 21, 2012
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Cast & Crew
175 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Kelly Macdonald
as Merida
Billy Connolly
as Fergus
Emma Thompson
as Elinor
Julie Walters
as The Witch
Emma Thompson Nm0000668
as Elinor
Robbie Coltrane
as Lord Dingwall
Kevin Mckidd
as Lord MacGuffin, Young MacGuffin
Craig Ferguson
as Lord Macintosh
Sally Kinghorn
as Maudie
Eilidh Fraser
as Maudie
Peigi Barker
as Young Merida
Steven Cree
as Young Macintosh
Supporting cast
4Directors
4Writers
6Producers
5Other crew
154Simon Allen
additional animator
Chris Barrett
additional music engineer
Denise Ream
additional production support
Eric Rosales
additional production support
Kathleen Mason
additional production support
Marcia Savarese
additional production support
Paul Mcafee
additional production support
Allysa Amundson
administration and finance: Pixar Studio Team
Megan Albert
administration and finance: Pixar Studio Team
Johnny Gidcomb
adr voice casting
Louis Elman
adr voice casting (uncredited)
Pete Jones
aerial cinematography (uncredited)
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Browse all →Available November 13 on Blu-ray & DVD Combo Pack and HD Digital
Official UK Trailer
In Theaters June 22
Trailer • 2m 31s • February 23, 2012
Trailer • 2m 05s • November 16, 2011
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