Brave (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 7

Released in 2012, Brave is an action, comedy, fantasy and adventure film directed by Brenda Chapman, running about 93 minutes. “Change your fate.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Brave is set in the mystical Scottish Highlands, where Mérida is the princess of a kingdom ruled by King Fergus and Queen Elinor. An unruly daughter and an accomplished archer, Mérida one day defies a sacred custom of the land and inadvertently brings turmoil to the kingdom. In an attempt to set things right, Mérida seeks out an eccentric old Wise Woman and is granted an ill-fated wish. Also figuring into Mérida’s quest — and serving as comic relief — are the kingdom’s three lords: the enormous Lord MacGuffin, the surly Lord Macintosh, and the disagreeable Lord Dingwall.
Who’s in it. Brave stars Kelly Macdonald as Merida (voice), Billy Connolly as Fergus (voice), Emma Thompson as Elinor (voice) and Julie Walters as The Witch (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Brave has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $539M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Brave page.
If you liked it. Fans of Brave tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Brave (2012)?
- In US, Brave is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Brave worth watching?
- Brave holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, fantasy and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Brave?
- Brave stars Kelly Macdonald, Billy Connolly, Emma Thompson, Julie Walters and Robbie Coltrane.
- When was Brave released?
- Brave was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.
