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Ferdinand
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Directed by Carlos Saldanha. With John Cena, Kate McKinnon, Anthony Anderson.
7.2/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
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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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTFerdinand, 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 F…
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Release snapshot for Ferdinand.
MoviHero lists December 9, 2017 as the release date for Ferdinand. Carlos Saldanha is the listed director. The listed cast includes John Cena as Ferdinand (voice), Kate McKinnon as Lupe (voice), Anthony Anderson as Bones (voice), Bobby Cannavale as Valiente / Valiente's Father (voice). A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateDecember 9, 2017
GenresAdventure · Family · Comedy · Animation
Runtime1h 48m
DirectorCarlos Saldanha
CastJohn Cena as Ferdinand (voice), Kate McKinnon as Lupe (voice), Anthony Anderson as Bones (voice), Bobby Cannavale as Valiente / Valiente's Father (voice)
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is Ferdinand right for tonight?
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How much time should I set aside?
Ferdinand runs 1h 48m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 7/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 3/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 7.2/10 from 3,198 votes. Updated Nov 8, 2026.
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Pacing7/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required3/10
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“A fun movie for the kids with a pertinent message about winning a fight without fighting.”
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“How do you turn a five-minute classic short story into a feature film without losing its core essence?”
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