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Age Guide5+
MPAA RatingPG
Year2012
Runtime1h 33m
StudioPixar Animation Studios
DirectorMark Andrews, Brenda Chapman
Cast
Kelly MacdonaldBilly ConnollyEmma ThompsonJulie WaltersKevin McKidd
AnimationAdventureFamilyFantasy
Brave
2012
A Scottish princess defies an ancient custom and turns her mother into a bear, then must find a way to reverse the spell before it becomes permanent.
Content Guide
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Violence & ScarinessMild
Violence & Scariness
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LanguageNone
Language
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Sex & NudityNone
Sex & Nudity
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SubstancesNone
Substances
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Frightening ScenesMild
Frightening Scenes
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Positive MessagesExcellent
Positive Messages
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Role ModelsExcellent
Role Models
What's in this movie
- •A mother transforms into a bear
- •A large bear villain attacks
- •Archery competition sequences
- •Characters briefly fight each other
🌍 Cultural & Representation Concerns
Low
- •Scottish culture is depicted through broad visual stereotypes (kilts, bagpipes, archery clans) without much depth
- •The Highland Games and clan rivalries lean on romantic-era notions of Scottish culture rather than authentic historical detail
Educational Value
A rare fairy tale focused not on romance but on repairing a mother-daughter relationship. Explores listening, compromise, and the courage to change traditions.
💬 Pause & Talk — Discussion Topics
- 1.How do Merida and her mother misunderstand each other?
- 2.What does Merida really want — and what does her mother really want — and can both be true?
- 3.What traditions do you think should be changed and which should be kept?
🏆 Awards: Academy Award for Best Animated Feature