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Ferdinand (2017) Movie vs Book

Film · 2017 · Directed by Carlos Saldanha · Starring John Cena, Kate McKinnon, Bobby Cannavale

Ferdinand (2017) Movie: Cast and Details

A gentle bull refuses to fight in the arena.

Book vs Movie: How Close Is It?

Reimagined, only inspired by the book

The picture book is very short, so the film adds many new characters and episodes.

Read or watch first?

Read the book with children. The film is a longer comedy.

What the book gives you

The Story of Ferdinand cover

The Story of Ferdinand by Munro Leaf

A beloved picture book with drawings by Robert Lawson.

Who will like it: Young children and families.

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