Brave

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Brave
PG
Animation
Action
Adventure
Comedy
Family
Fantasy
Release Date
June 21, 2012
Runtime
1h 33m
Director
Mark Andrews, Brenda Chapman, Steve Purcell

Cast

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WHERE TO WATCH

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Writers
Mark Andrews, Steve Purcell, Brenda Chapman, Irene Mecchi
Writers
Mark Andrews, Steve Purcell, Brenda Chapman, Irene Mecchi

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