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.
Production
Pixar's first female protagonist—finally!
Practical Effects
Merida's wild hair required new simulation software.
Acting
Kelly Macdonald's rebellious energy is pitch-perfect.
Director
Mark Andrews
Kelly Macdonald
Merida (voice)
Emma Thompson
Elinor (voice)
Billy Connolly
Fergus (voice)
Julie Walters
The Witch (voice)
Robbie Coltrane
Lord Dingwall (voice)
Kevin McKidd
Lord MacGuffin / Young MacGuffin (voice)
Craig Ferguson
Lord Macintosh (voice)
Peigi Barker
Young Merida (voice)
Steve Purcell
The Crow (voice)
Patrick Doyle
Martin (voice)
John Ratzenberger
Gordon (voice)
Steven Cree
Young Macintosh (voice)
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Brenda Chapman was Pixar's first female director, but was replaced by Mark Andrews mid-production—she's still credited and won the Oscar.
The DunBroch tartan was officially registered in Scotland, making it a real clan you could theoretically join.
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