Ferdinand

Built to fight. Born to love.

2017 • 108 min • Animation · Family · Adventure · Comedy

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Synopsis

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.

Our family guide

Best from age 6

Movie Knight Score

3134 reviews

100 Reviewers · 2 · 51%
72 Audience · 3132 · 49%

Ferdinand is a gentle bull who prefers flowers to fighting, but he's mistakenly chosen for the bullring. He must find a way to stay true to himself and return home to his loving family.

Violence & peril: 2/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 0/10
Romance & sensuality: 0/10
Scary moments: 3/10

Heads up

Scenes in the bullring can be intense
Separation from family
Animal captivity concerns

What it models well

Embracing individuality
The power of kindness
Finding your own path
Loyalty and friendship

Talk about it after

Why being different is a strength
Standing up for what you believe in
The treatment of animals
Non-violent conflict resolution

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Top billed cast

Director: Carlos Saldanha • Crew: Robert L. Baird, Tim Federle, Brad Copeland

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Reviewer notes

RecommendedTrusted family reviewers
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?…
Vinicius Monteiro, TMDB Community