Ferdinand, a little bull, prefers sitting quietly under a cork tree just smelling the flowers versus jumping around, snorting, and butting heads with other bulls. As Ferdinand grows big and strong, his temperament remains mellow. But one day five men come to choose the "biggest, fastest, roughest bull" for the bullfights in Madrid— and Ferdinand is mistakenly chosen.
Built to fight. Born to love.
AdventureAnimationComedyFamily
Director: Carlos Saldanha · Writers: Robert L. Baird, Tim Federle, Brad Copeland
Ferdinand, a little bull, prefers sitting quietly under a cork tree just smelling the flowers versus jumping around, snorting, and butting heads with other bulls. As Ferdinand grows big and strong, his temperament remains mellow. But one day five men come to choose the "biggest, fastest, roughest bull" for the bullfights in Madrid— and Ferdinand is mistakenly chosen.
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John Cena
Ferdinand (voice)
Kate McKinnon
Lupe (voice)
Anthony Anderson
Bones (voice)
Bobby Cannavale
Valiente / Valiente's Father (voice)
Peyton Manning
Guapo (voice)
Gina Rodriguez
Una (voice)
Miguel Ángel Silvestre
El Primero (voice)
David Tennant
Angus (voice)
Flula Borg
Hans (voice)
Jerrod Carmichael
Paco (voice)
Daveed Diggs
Dos (voice)
Raúl Esparza
Moreno (voice) A fun movie for the kids with a pertinent message about winning a fight without fighting.
How do you turn a five-minute classic short story into a feature film without losing its core essence? "Ferdinand" tries to answer that question with a mix of visual charm and divisive narrative choices. If you've ever felt pressured to fit into a mold that wasn't meant for you, this story will definitely resonate. But does the movie's execution actually live up to the greatness of the original message? Get ready to unpack the ups and downs of an animated movie that entertains and touches your heart, but also stumbles on its own ambition to please everyone. Visually speaking, the movie carries Carlos Saldanha's undeniable and colorful signature. The rural Spanish landscapes are painted with warm, earthy tones that contrast beautifully with the vibrant red of Ferdinand's flowers. The character design is round and friendly, perfectly tailored for kids. However, I feel like the animation…
Ferdinand is a 2017 animation and family movie from the United States directed by Carlos Saldanha, starring John Cena, Kate McKinnon and Anthony Anderson. It was released on December 9, 2017. The running time is 1 h 48 min, in English. Audiences rate it 7.2/10 from 3,177 votes — well received.
“Built to fight. Born to love.”
Ferdinand was released on December 9, 2017.
Ferdinand was directed by Carlos Saldanha.
The main cast includes John Cena, Kate McKinnon, Anthony Anderson, Bobby Cannavale and Peyton Manning.
Ferdinand runs 1 h 48 min.
No streaming service lists it for US yet. Add it to your watchlist and check back — availability updates regularly.
It holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 3,177 ratings, so fans of animation and family titles are its best audience. Read member reviews below or add your own.
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