Ferdinand

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Ferdinand

PG

2017

1h 48m

Kids & Family

Comedy

Adventure

Animation

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117 Reviews

53%

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5,000+ Ratings

Ferdinand is a young bull who escapes from a training camp in rural Spain after his father never returns from a showdown with a matador. Adopted by a girl who lives on a farm, Ferdinand's peaceful existence comes crashing down when the authorities return him to his former captors. With help from a wisecracking goat and three hedgehogs, the giant but gentle bovine must find a way to break free before he squares off against El Primero, the famous bullfighter who never loses.

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Critics Consensus

Ferdinand's colorful update on a classic tale doesn't go anywhere unexpected, but its timeless themes -- and John Cena's engaging voice work in the title role -- make for family-friendly fun.

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Stephen Romei

The Australian

Dec 22, 2017

3/5

Cena is excellent as a kind and gentle big boy who doesn't know his own strength.

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Sara Michelle Fetters

MovieFreak.com

Dec 18, 2017

2/4

Not that this Ferdinand was for me. It's too obnoxious, too self-involved, the hyperactive antics of pretty much every member of the supporting cast driving me bonkers.

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Simran Hans

Observer (UK)

Dec 17, 2017

4/5

Gently subversive ...

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Daniel Howat

Next Best Picture

May 19, 2022

5/10

This year seems perfectly primed for the classic story of a bull who refuses to fight. Well, the message may be needed, but in Ferdinand, the mediocre execution suppresses any power those ideas may have had.

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Aug 30, 2021

2.5/4

Frequently buries the lovely tale under the hyperactive excesses required to stretch this to feature length.

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Richard Propes

TheIndependentCritic.com

Sep 7, 2020

3.5/4.0

A joy-filled film filled with heart and humor and an embrace for all that makes us different and all that makes us wonderful.

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Jessa R

@RT56809622 Sep 28, 2026

I love the movie huhu im literally sobbing so bad!

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diogo13 T

@Tua_mera Jul 13, 2026

Esta animação estende uma premissa simples de um conto infantil por mais tempo do que devia, resultando num desenvolvimento previsível e cheio de clichés.

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Caleb E

@RT94587732 Jul 2, 2026

Even though I've yet to rewatch this full movie, This is movie that me, my brain, my imagination, and my anticipation wants to move on from PERMANENTLY since it bother my imagination in 2024.

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Vinicius M

@Vini_Monteiro Jun 1, 2026

Ferdinand attempts to stretch a classic short story into a feature film, resulting in a movie with a huge heart but noticeable flaws. Visually, it features warm, colorful Spanish landscapes, though the animation style feels slightly safe and generic compared to industry peers. The film's greatest triumph is John Cena's voice acting; his genuine vulnerability perfectly grounds Ferdinand's journey of self-acceptance and non-violence. Unfortunately, the movie struggles to justify its feature-length runtime. The pacing severely drags in the second act, padded with annoying, corporate-feeling side characters (like Lupe the goat and the hedgehogs) and lazy slapstick humor, most notably a cringey dance battle. It also suffers from an indecisive tone, awkwardly balancing terrifying slaughterhouse scenes with sanitized bullfighting. Ultimately, it’s an average, commercialized film saved by its sweet protagonist and timeless message.

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Davetheman

May 26, 2026

Ferdinand is gross, stupid, dumb, and no good for the whole family

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Cycle C

@Begun236 May 25, 2026

Clearly that 53% audience score is a result of review bombing

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Synopsis

Ferdinand is a young bull who escapes from a training camp in rural Spain after his father never returns from a showdown with a matador. Adopted by a girl who lives on a farm, Ferdinand's peaceful existence comes crashing down when the authorities return him to his former captors. With help from a wisecracking goat and three hedgehogs, the giant but gentle bovine must find a way to break free before he squares off against El Primero, the famous bullfighter who never loses.

Director: Carlos Saldanha
Producer: Bruce Anderson, John Davis, Lori Forte, Lisa Marie Stetler
Screenwriter: Robert L. Baird, Tim Federle, Brad Copeland
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
Production Co: Blue Sky Studios
Rating: PG (Rude Humor|Action|Some Thematic Elements)
Genre: Kids & Family, Comedy, Adventure, Animation
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 15, 2017, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 23, 2018
Box Office (Gross USA): $84.2M
Runtime: 1h 48m
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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