Is Brave right for your family?

Movie 2012 93 min Analyzed with methodology v1.1.0 — can be updated

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.

What's inside

• ViolenceSignificant · 53
  Why this score?

  • 0:00–15:00The film contains occasional depictions of physical conflict and weapons use typical of a fantasy adventure, including archery and brief skirmishes between characters.mild
  • 30:00–40:00A scene depicts fighting between multiple clan lords competing for the protagonist's hand, involving physical combat between armored characters.clear
  • 60:00–90:00The protagonist encounters a large bear and engages in a confrontation involving physical threat and attempts to harm or escape from the animal.clear

  Sample of identified scenes. Neutral descriptions, written by Zelari.

• Sexual contentAbsent · 0
• Romance & relationshipsTraces · 5
  Why this score?

  • 0:00–1:33The plot involves three lords competing for Merida's hand in marriage through a suitor-selection custom, representing a straight romantic arrangement that is central to the story's conflict but not depicted through romantic scenes between characters.background

  Sample of identified scenes. Neutral descriptions, written by Zelari.

• Religion & spiritualitySignificant · 62
  Why this score?

  • 0:00–90:00A character seeks out a woman described as a witch who grants a magical wish with supernatural consequences.clear

  Sample of identified scenes. Neutral descriptions, written by Zelari.

• Family themesSignificant · 63
  Why this score?

  • 0:00–93:00A princess character experiences conflict with her parents over expectations regarding marriage and family duty, and the mother is magically transformed into an animal, creating separation and tension within the family unit.clear

  Sample of identified scenes. Neutral descriptions, written by Zelari.

• Political & social messagingSignificant · 63
  Why this score?

  • 0:00–93:00A princess character defies cultural customs and gender expectations regarding marriage and social roles, with the narrative exploring themes of individual autonomy versus societal tradition.clear

  Sample of identified scenes. Neutral descriptions, written by Zelari.

• Heavy emotional contentSignificant · 53
  Why this score?

  • 0:00–90:00A princess's wish causes unintended negative consequences that create conflict within her kingdom and family.mild
  • 0:00–90:00A magical spell transforms a character into an animal form, creating a predicament that must be resolved.mild
  • 0:00–90:00A mother-daughter relationship experiences tension and conflict that drives the central plot.mild

  Sample of identified scenes. Neutral descriptions, written by Zelari.

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Scores measure theme presence (0–100) — they never say whether content is good or bad. Different families have different thresholds.