Ferdinand the Bull(1938)
“Ferdinand only wants to stop and smell the flowers.”
Overview
This Oscar-winning short tells of a bull who preferred to sit under trees and smell flowers to clashing horns with his fellow animals. As luck would have it, an untimely bee reveals Ferdinand's ferocious side via pained howls and wild stomping. This lands him in the bull-fighting arena amidst characters based on Walt's animators with a matador reportedly modeled after Walt himself.
Director
Dick Rickard
Studio
Walt Disney Productions
Budget
$66K
Cast
Milt Kahl
as Ferdinand (voice)
Don Wilson
as Narrator (voice)
Walt Disney
as Ferdinand's Mother (voice)
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1938
Runtime
0h 8m
Language
English
Rating
6.7 / 10
Budget
$66K
Production Companies
Walt Disney Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Ferdinand the Bull?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Ferdinand the Bull (1938).
What is Ferdinand the Bull about?▼
This Oscar-winning short tells of a bull who preferred to sit under trees and smell flowers to clashing horns with his fellow animals. As luck would have it, an untimely bee reveals Ferdinand's ferocious side via pained howls and wild stomping. This lands him in the bull-fighting arena amidst characters based on Walt's animators with a matador reportedly modeled after Walt himself.
Who directed Ferdinand the Bull?▼
Ferdinand the Bull was directed by Dick Rickard and released in 1938. It is a animation, comedy, family film.
How long is Ferdinand the Bull?▼
Ferdinand the Bull has a runtime of 0 hours and 8 minutes (8 minutes total).
Who stars in Ferdinand the Bull?▼
The cast of Ferdinand the Bull includes Milt Kahl as Ferdinand (voice), Don Wilson as Narrator (voice), Walt Disney as Ferdinand's Mother (voice).
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