Ferdinand (film)

Ferdinand (film)

Ferdinand
Directed by	Carlos Saldanha
Screenplay by	Robert L. Baird, Tim Federle, Brad Copeland
Story by	Ron Burch, David Kidd, Don Rhymer
Based on	The Story of Ferdinand by Munro Leaf
Produced by	Lori Forte
Starring	John Cena, Kate McKinnon, Bobby Cannavale, Gina Rodriguez, Daveed Diggs, Gabriel Iglesias, Anthony Anderson, David Tennant, Peyton Manning, Flula Borg, Sally Phillips, Boris Kodjoe, Jerrod Carmichael, Raúl Esparza, Karla Martínez, Miguel Ángel Silvestre
Edited by	Harry Hitner
Music by	John Powell
Production companies	Blue Sky Studios, 20th Century Fox Animation
Distributed by	20th Century Fox
Release date	December  15, 2017 (2017-12-15) (US)
Running time	108 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English
Budget	$111 million
Box office	$296.1 million

Ferdinand is a 2017 American computer-animated comedy-drama adventure film produced by Blue Sky Studios and distributed by 20th Century Fox. The film is directed by Carlos Saldanha and is based on the 1936 children's book The Story of Ferdinand by Munro Leaf. The screenplay was written by Robert L. Baird, Tim Federle, and Brad Copeland, with a story by Ron Burch, David Kidd, and Don Rhymer.

Plot

The film follows Ferdinand, a giant bull with a big heart. After being mistaken for a dangerous beast, he is captured and torn from his home. Determined to return to his family, he rallies a misfit team on the ultimate adventure. Set in Spain, Ferdinand proves you can't judge a bull by its cover.

Voice Cast

• John Cena as Ferdinand
• Kate McKinnon as Lupe
• Bobby Cannavale as Valiente
• Gina Rodriguez as Una
• Daveed Diggs as Dos
• Gabriel Iglesias as Cuatro
• Anthony Anderson as Bones
• David Tennant as Angus
• Peyton Manning as Guapo
• Flula Borg as Hans
• Sally Phillips as Greta
• Boris Kodjoe as Klaus
• Jerrod Carmichael as Paco
• Raúl Esparza as Moreno
• Karla Martínez as Isabella
• Miguel Ángel Silvestre as El Primero

Production

The film was announced in 2011, and Carlos Saldanha was confirmed as the director. John Powell composed the film's score. The animation was done by Blue Sky Studios, known for their work on the Ice Age series.

Release

Ferdinand was released on December 15, 2017, by 20th Century Fox. The film was well-received by audiences and grossed $296.1 million worldwide against a budget of $111 million.

Reception

The film received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its animation, voice performances, and heartwarming message. It was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.

See also

• The Story of Ferdinand
• Blue Sky Studios
• Carlos Saldanha
• John Cena

External links

Ferdinand at IMDb