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- Overall Score: ☆ 7.27/10
IMDB: ☆ 7.1/10
Metascore: ☆ 6.9/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 7.8/10 - Related: Discover more movies like Brave
Brave Plot Synopsis:
Set in Scotland in a rugged and mythical time, this movie features Princess Merida (Kelly Macdonald), an aspiring archer and impetuous daughter of Queen Elinor (Dame Emma Thompson). Merida makes a reckless choice that unleashes unintended peril and forces her to spring into action to set things right.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: Determined to make her own path in life, Princess Merida 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.
Tagline: Change your fate.
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Brave Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 2012 (more 2012 movies)
Box Office: $237,283,207
Awards: 20
Nominations: 48
Language: English
Country: United States, Japan, United Kingdom
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Brave Release Dates In Theaters: Jun 22, 2012
Writers: Brenda Chapman, Mark Andrews, Steve Purcell, Irene Mecchi
Producers: Pete Docter, Mary Alice Drumm, John Lasseter, Katherine Sarafian, Andrew Stanton
Editors: Nicholas C. Smith
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Brave Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Kelly Macdonald | ... | Merida (voice) |
| Billy Connolly | ... | Fergus (voice) |
| Emma Thompson | ... | Elinor (voice) |
| Julie Walters | ... | The Witch (voice) |
| Robbie Coltrane | ... | Lord Dingwall (voice) |
| Kevin McKidd | ... | Lord MacGuffin / Young MacGuffin (voice) |
| Craig Ferguson | ... | Lord Macintosh (voice) |
| Sally Kinghorn | ... | Maudie (voice) |
| Eilidh Fraser | ... | Maudie (voice) |
| Peigi Barker | ... | Young Merida (voice) |
| Steven Cree | ... | Young Macintosh (voice) |
| Steve Purcell | ... | The Crow (voice) |
| Callum O''Neill | ... | Wee Dingwall (voice) |
| Patrick Doyle | ... | Martin (voice) |
| John Ratzenberger | ... | Gordon (voice) |
| John Hasler | ... | Additional Voices (uncredited) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Kelly Macdonald (b. February 23, 1976) – Merida (voice)
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 2½" (1.59 m)
Also known as: Kelly MacDonald - Billy Connolly (b. November 24, 1942) – Fergus (voice)
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: Sir Billy Connolly - Emma Thompson (b. April 15, 1959) – Elinor (voice)
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 7¾" (1.72 m)
Also known as: Dame Emma Thompson - Julie Walters (b. February 22, 1950) – The Witch (voice)
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 3" (1.6 m)
Also known as: Dame Julie Walters - Robbie Coltrane (b. March 30, 1950) – Lord Dingwall (voice)
Sign: Aries, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Also known as: Mr. Robbie Coltrane | Charlie McManus - Kevin McKidd (b. August 9, 1973) – Lord MacGuffin / Young MacGuffin (voice)
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 11" (1.81 m) - Craig Ferguson (b. May 17, 1962) – Lord Macintosh (voice)
Sign: Taurus, Height: 6' 1½" (1.87 m) - Sally Kinghorn – Maudie (voice)
Also known as: Sally Kinghorne - Eilidh Fraser – Maudie (voice)
- Peigi Barker – Young Merida (voice)
- Steven Cree – Young Macintosh (voice)
- Steve Purcell – The Crow (voice)
- Callum O''Neill – Wee Dingwall (voice)
- Patrick Doyle (b. April 6, 1953) – Martin (voice)
Sign: Aries
Also known as: Pat Doyle | Alec Simmons | Percy Simmons - John Ratzenberger (b. April 6, 1947) – Gordon (voice)
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 9½" (1.77 m)
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