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  • Kelly Macdonald

    Kelly Macdonald

    Voice of Merida

  • Billy Connolly

    Billy Connolly

    Voice of King Fergus

  • Emma Thompson

    Emma Thompson

    Voice of Queen Elinor

  • Craig Ferguson

    Craig Ferguson

    Voice of Lord Macintosh

  • Julie Walters

    Julie Walters

    Voice of The Witch

  • Kevin McKidd

    Kevin McKidd

    Voice of Lord MacGuffin/Young MacGuffin

  • Robbie Coltrane

    Robbie Coltrane

    Voice of Lord Dingwall

Credits
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  • Brenda Chapman

    Brenda Chapman

    Director / Screenwriter / Story by

  • Mark Andrews

    Mark Andrews

    Director / Screenwriter

  • Steve Purcell

    Steve Purcell

    Screenwriter

  • Irene Mecchi

    Irene Mecchi

    Screenwriter

  • Katherine Sarafian

    Katherine Sarafian

    Producer

  • John Lasseter

    John Lasseter

    Executive Producer

  • Andrew Stanton

    Andrew Stanton

    Executive Producer

  • Pete Docter

    Pete Docter

    Executive Producer

Latest News

  1. 'Brave' Debuts Atop Sales Charts

    'Brave' Debuts Atop Sales Charts

    2:49 pm PST 11/21/2012
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    "Amazing Spider-Man" remains the week's No. 1 rental. READ MORE

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  2. Disney Reports 14 Percent Rise in Quarterly Profit

    Disney Reports 14 Percent Rise in Quarterly Profit

    1:32 pm PST 11/8/2012
    • Paul Bond
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    UPDATED: Operating income at the conglomerate's studio entertainment segment drops 32 percent. READ MORE

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  3. 'Brave' Featurette: Progression Reel

    12:56 pm PDT 10/29/2012
    • Sarah Ewald
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    See 'Brave' evolve from initial storyboard to final animation. READ MORE

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  4. Heat Vision
    Disney Sends Warning to Makers of 'Braver'

    Disney Sends Warning to Makers of 'Braver'

    6:15 pm PDT 9/11/2012
    • Seth Abramovitch
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    U.K.-based Brightspark also markets direct-to-DVD family titles "Tangled Up," "The Frog Princess" and "Little Cars." READ MORE

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  5. Female Director of Pixar's 'Brave' on Being Replaced by a Man: 'It Was Devastating'

    Female Director of Pixar's 'Brave' on Being Replaced by a Man: 'It Was Devastating'

    1:45 pm PDT 8/15/2012
    • Seth Abramovitch
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    Brenda Chapman opens up about the experience of having her passion project taken away from her. READ MORE

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  6. Disney's Quarterly Earnings Are a Mixed Bag

    Disney's Quarterly Earnings Are a Mixed Bag

    1:30 pm PDT 8/7/2012
    • Paul Bond
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    UPDATED: The media conglomerate beats the expectations of Wall Street analysts by posting a record profit in its fiscal third quarter, though it slightly misses their revenue expectations. READ MORE

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  7. In the Magazine
    The Insider's Guide to Disneyland

    The Insider's Guide to Disneyland

    11:00 am PDT 8/3/2012
    • Kedric Francis
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    What and who to ask for to get special tours and treatment -- and how much to pay. READ MORE

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  8. In the Magazine
    Summer's Studio Smackdown: From 'Men in Black 3' to 'Prometheus,' Which Franchises Will Get Another Chapter

    Summer's Studio Smackdown: From 'Men in Black 3' to 'Prometheus,' Which Franchises Will Get Another Chapter

    8:00 am PDT 8/1/2012
    • Pamela McClintock
    • Tatiana Siegel
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    UPDATED: It's bye-bye "Battleship," hello "Ted 2" as stunning upsets, a scandal and the success of "The Amazing Spider-Man" start to reveal what’s happening to Hollywood's next chapter of sequels. READ MORE

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  9. RealD Reports Sharp Drop in Profits in Second Quarter

    RealD Reports Sharp Drop in Profits in Second Quarter

    1:58 pm PDT 7/30/2012
    • Eriq Gardner
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    In after-hours trading, 3D technology company hit hard after reporting net income down from $9.6 million a year ago to $3 million. READ MORE

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  10. The Race
    Midyear Awards Report: Disney/DreamWorks/Pixar (Analysis)

    Midyear Awards Report: Disney/DreamWorks/Pixar (Analysis)

    11:52 am PDT 7/26/2012
    • Scott Feinberg
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    Disney boasts not only the year's biggest box-office success ("The Avengers") but also top contenders for best picture ("Lincoln") and animated feature ("Brave"). READ MORE

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  11. In the Magazine
    Box Office Mid-Year Report: What's Worrying Hollywood

    Box Office Mid-Year Report: What's Worrying Hollywood

    5:00 am PDT 7/11/2012
    • Pamela McClintock
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    Domestic revenue is at a record level, so why aren't studios smiling? Between the dramatic slide in 3D attendance and a string of jaw-dropping disappointments, there's little reason to celebrate. READ MORE

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  12. Disney First Studio This Year to Cross $1 Bil in Domestic Grosses

    Disney First Studio This Year to Cross $1 Bil in Domestic Grosses

    10:43 am PDT 7/8/2012
    • Pamela McClintock
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    Milestone reached Sunday as Pixar's "Brave" nears $175 million in North American grosses. READ MORE

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  13. Hit Disney Film 'Brave' Is a Disappointment to Some on Wall Street

    Hit Disney Film 'Brave' Is a Disappointment to Some on Wall Street

    4:40 pm PDT 6/25/2012
    • Paul Bond
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    The Pixar movie opened at No. 1 with $66.7 million, but shares of Disney -- which bought the studio for $7.4 billion in 2006 -- dropped 1.6 percent Monday. READ MORE

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  14. LAFF 2012: Dolby Projects Big Boom in Atmos Systems

    LAFF 2012: Dolby Projects Big Boom in Atmos Systems

    7:22 pm PDT 6/24/2012
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    The new sound format -- which debuted with Disney/Pixar's "Brave" -- is projected to be in nearly 1,000 theaters worldwide by the end of 2013. READ MORE

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  15. Foreign Box Office: 'Madagascar 3' Tops Weak Weekend

    Foreign Box Office: 'Madagascar 3' Tops Weak Weekend

    2:05 pm PDT 6/24/2012
    • Frank Segers
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    Pixar's "Brave" ranked third internationally, while "Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter" finished outside the weekend's top five. READ MORE

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  16. Box Office Report: 'Brave' Hits Bull's-eye With $66.7 Mil; 'Abraham Lincoln' Soft With $16.5 Mil

    Box Office Report: 'Brave' Hits Bull's-eye With $66.7 Mil; 'Abraham Lincoln' Soft With $16.5 Mil

    8:57 am PDT 6/24/2012
    • Pamela McClintock
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    Animation rules the weekend between "Brave" and rival "Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted," which comes in No. 2; "Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter" draws mixed reaction from moviegoers. READ MORE

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  17. Box Office Report: 'Brave' Fearless With $24.5 Mil Friday; 'Abraham Lincoln' Soft Bite

    Box Office Report: 'Brave' Fearless With $24.5 Mil Friday; 'Abraham Lincoln' Soft Bite

    8:42 am PDT 6/23/2012
    • Pamela McClintock
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    Pixar's animated tentpole could open north of $66 million, on par with "Cars 2"; fantasy epic "Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter" may not hit $17 million unless traffic picks up Saturday. READ MORE

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  18. 'Brave': What the Critics are Saying

    'Brave': What the Critics are Saying

    3:01 pm PDT 6/22/2012
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    THR gathers reviews from the nation's top critics for Pixar's latest film, directed by Mark Andrews and Brenda Chapman. READ MORE

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  19. Pixar’s ‘Brave’ Feminist Bet: Does a Princess Need Prince Charming? (Analysis)

    Pixar’s ‘Brave’ Feminist Bet: Does a Princess Need Prince Charming? (Analysis)

    11:14 am PDT 6/22/2012
    • Jordan Zakarin
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    With the independent, decidedly un-girly Merida, the studio is flipping the script on the traditional fairytale. READ MORE

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  20. In Theaters This Weekend: Reviews of 'Brave,' 'Abraham Lincoln,' 'Seeking a Friend' and More

    In Theaters This Weekend: Reviews of 'Brave,' 'Abraham Lincoln,' 'Seeking a Friend' and More

    10:18 pm PDT 6/21/2012
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    Wondering which film to go see this weekend? Check out what THR's critics say about the movies opening Friday. READ MORE

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Summary

Merida is a skilled archer and impetuous daughter of King Fergus (voice of Billy Connolly) and Queen Elinor (voice of Emma Thompson). Determined to carve her own path in life, Merida defies an age-old custom sacred to the uproarious lords of the land: massive Lord MacGuffin (voice of Kevin McKidd), surly Lord Macintosh (voice of Craig Ferguson) and cantankerous Lord Dingwall (voice of Robbie Coltrane). Merida’s actions inadvertently unleash chaos and fury in the kingdom, and when she turns to an eccentric old Witch (voice of Julie Walters) for help, she is granted an ill-fated wish. The ensuing peril forces Merida to discover the meaning of true bravery in order to undo a beastly curse before it’s too late.

Company Info

  • Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Studio
  • Pixar Animation Studios Production Company