Brave (2012)
A spirited princess in the Scottish Highlands defies ancient customs, bringing whimsical, heartwarming turmoil to her family.
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. Also figuring into Merida'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.
How intense is Brave?
Brave is mildly scary, with no gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a family watch and a comfort watch. The humor runs wholesome. Rated PG.
What Brave feels like
- Tone
- whimsicalfeel goodheartwarming
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- wholesome
- Best for
- Family nightComfort watch
Where to stream Brave
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 12, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Brave for you?
Is Brave scary?
Only a little. Brave has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Brave gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Brave sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Brave OK for kids?
It is rated PG and nothing here runs hot: scare 1, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. A safe family pick by the numbers.
How long is Brave?
Brave runs 1h 33m.
Where can I stream Brave?
Brave is streaming on Disney+.
Does Brave have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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