Ted (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2012, Ted is a comedy and fantasy film directed by Seth MacFarlane, running about 107 minutes. “Ted is coming.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. John Bennett, a man whose childhood wish of bringing his teddy bear to life came true, now must decide between keeping the relationship with the bear or his girlfriend, Lori.
Who’s in it. Ted stars Mark Wahlberg as John Bennett, Mila Kunis as Lori Collins, Seth MacFarlane as Ted (voice) and Joel McHale as Rex, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Ted has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $549.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel and Starz and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ted page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ted tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ted (2012)?
- In US, Ted is available to stream on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel and Starz Roku Premium Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ted worth watching?
- Ted holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ted?
- Ted stars Mark Wahlberg, Mila Kunis, Seth MacFarlane, Joel McHale and Giovanni Ribisi.
- When was Ted released?
- Ted was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.