What is Brave rated, and is it OK for kids?

It is a PG that behaves like one: mild language and a few tense moments.

Brave (2012)

Film · 1h 33m · Rated PG

A spirited princess in the Scottish Highlands defies ancient customs, bringing whimsical, heartwarming turmoil to her family.

Wholesome humor. A family watch at a measured pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.

Streaming on Disney+.

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Brave parents guide

No surprises for a PG: mild language and a few tense moments.

Our estimate: fine from about 7. Rated PG.

Scare: Mildly scary; A few tense or eerie moments.
Jump scares: A couple; One or two sudden jolts.
Gore: No gore
Violence: Some violence; Some fighting or peril.
Sex and nudity: None noted
Language: Mild; Mild words like damn, hell or crap.

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Three questions

Is Brave scary?: Only a little. Brave has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.
How gory is Brave?: No gore and some violence. Squeamish viewers are fine here.
What is Brave rated, and is it OK for kids?: It is a PG that behaves like one: mild language and a few tense moments.

What is Brave about?

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.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

Yes. It lands on a happy note.