Ferdinand (2017)
Kernel Score: 81% · 3,043 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Animation, Family, Adventure, Comedy
Released: 2017-12-09
Runtime: 108 minutes
Is Ferdinand worth watching?
Worth watching. A gentle, funny animated film about a huge bull who just wants to smell flowers. It's sweet and kind, with a good message and plenty of jokes for kids, though it's somewhat predictable.
Watch it if you
- want a warm, easy family film
- like animal-centred animation
Skip it if you
- want sharp adult humour
- dislike predictable plots
Best for: Family movie night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Ferdinand
- Stream: HBO Max
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
Ferdinand parents' guide: all ages
Parents need to know that Ferdinand is a PG family animated comedy about a gentle bull who refuses to fight.
- Violence & scariness: A little — Mild comedic peril around bullfighting and capture, nothing graphic.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Ferdinand
If you liked Ferdinand, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- The Book of Life (2014) — 86%: Colourful animated film with heart and a Spanish flavour
- Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022) — 89%: Fast, funny animated adventure with real depth
- Zootopia (2016) — 87%: Smart animated film with animal heroes
- Klaus (2019) — 92%: Warm, kind-hearted animated story
- The Bad Guys (2022) — 84%: Fast, funny animal caper
- Sing 2 (2021) — 87%: Lively, musical animated fun
Director
Carlos Saldanha
Cast
- John Cena as Ferdinand (voice)
- Kate McKinnon as Lupe (voice)
- Anthony Anderson as Bones (voice)
- Bobby Cannavale as Valiente / Valiente's Father (voice)
- Peyton Manning as Guapo (voice)
- Gina Rodriguez as Una (voice)
- Miguel Ángel Silvestre as El Primero (voice)
- David Tennant as Angus (voice)
- Flula Borg as Hans (voice)
- Jerrod Carmichael as Paco (voice)
Ferdinand FAQ
Is Ferdinand worth watching?
Worth watching. A gentle, funny animated film about a huge bull who just wants to smell flowers. It's sweet and kind, with a good message and plenty of jokes for kids, though it's somewhat predictable.
Where can I watch Ferdinand?
In the US you can stream Ferdinand on HBO Max and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Ferdinand OK for kids?
Ferdinand is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests all ages. Parents need to know that Ferdinand is a PG family animated comedy about a gentle bull who refuses to fight.
What movies are like Ferdinand?
If you liked Ferdinand, try The Book of Life, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, Zootopia and Klaus.