Ferdinand

If you are after a comedy that actually makes you laugh out loud, Ferdinand is available in Australia on Disney Plus, and in the US on HBO Max Amazon Channel right now. It knows exactly what kind of film it is from the opening scene, and never loses that thread. 3,120 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. John Cena's performance alone is worth the time investment. Available now on Disney Plus — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

There is a reason Ferdinand keeps coming up in conversation. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate Ferdinand from the crowd. Ferdinand, a little bull, prefers sitting quietly under a cork tree just smelling the flowers versus jumping around, snorting, and butting heads with other bulls. As Ferdinand grows big and strong, his temperament remains mellow. But one day five men come to choose the "biggest, fastest, roughest bull" for the bullfights in Madrid— and Ferdinand is mistakenly chosen. The chemistry John Cena and Kate McKinnon bring to it does a lot of the heavy lifting. Ferdinand came out in 2017. What keeps Ferdinand from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

Ferdinand is the kind of thing you put on in the background and end up fully watching. It stands on its own even without an obvious comparison point. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch from start to finish. John Cena sets the tone, but the supporting cast is where a lot of the best moments come from. A reliable pick for any night you want quality comedy without the homework.