Ferdinand the Bull
1938, English. Directed by Dick Rickard.
Ferdinand only wants to stop and smell the flowers.
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.
- Runtime
- 0h 8m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 226 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Ferdinand the Bull
Ferdinand the Bull is streaming on Disney Plus in India.
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Details
- Released
- 23 November 1938
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $66K
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What Ferdinand the Bull is based on
Ferdinand the Bull is based on The Story of Ferdinand (1936) by Sam Hamm.
1936
The Story of Ferdinand
By Sam Hamm
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Ferdinand the Bull: quick answers
Is Ferdinand the Bull worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 226 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Ferdinand the Bull?
Ferdinand the Bull runs 8 minutes (0h 8m).
Does Ferdinand the Bull have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Ferdinand the Bull. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Ferdinand the Bull parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Ferdinand the Bull is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Ferdinand the Bull on?
Ferdinand the Bull is streaming on Disney Plus in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Ferdinand the Bull?
If you liked Ferdinand the Bull, try Cars Toon Mater's Tall Tales, The Looney, Looney, Looney Bugs Bunny Movie, Hammy's Boomerang Adventure.
Who directed Ferdinand the Bull?
Ferdinand the Bull (1938) was directed by Dick Rickard and stars Milt Kahl, Don Wilson, Walt Disney.
What is Ferdinand the Bull based on?
Ferdinand the Bull is based on The Story of Ferdinand (1936) by Sam Hamm.