Ferdinand the Bull (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1938, Ferdinand the Bull is a comedy, family and animation film directed by Dick Rickard, running about 8 minutes. “Ferdinand only wants to stop and smell the flowers.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Ferdinand the Bull stars Milt Kahl as Ferdinand (voice), Don Wilson as Narrator (voice) and Walt Disney as Ferdinand's Mother (voice).
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Ferdinand the Bull has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ferdinand the Bull page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ferdinand the Bull tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ferdinand the Bull (1938)?
- In US, Ferdinand the Bull is available to stream on Disney Plus. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ferdinand the Bull worth watching?
- Ferdinand the Bull holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ferdinand the Bull?
- Ferdinand the Bull stars Milt Kahl, Don Wilson and Walt Disney.
- When was Ferdinand the Bull released?
- Ferdinand the Bull was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 8 minutes.