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Ted

  • 2012
  • R
  • 1h 46m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
694K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
972
304
Mark Wahlberg and Seth MacFarlane in Ted (2012)
John Bennett is a grown man whose cherished teddy bear, Ted, came to life as the result of a childhood wish ... and has refused to leave his side ever since.
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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, Ted or his girlfriend, Lori.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, Ted or his girlfriend, Lori.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, Ted or his girlfriend, Lori.

  • Director
    • Seth MacFarlane
  • Writers
    • Seth MacFarlane
    • Alec Sulkin
    • Wellesley Wild
  • Stars
    • Mark Wahlberg
    • Mila Kunis
    • Seth MacFarlane
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    694K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    972
    304
    • Director
      • Seth MacFarlane
    • Writers
      • Seth MacFarlane
      • Alec Sulkin
      • Wellesley Wild
    • Stars
      • Mark Wahlberg
      • Mila Kunis
      • Seth MacFarlane
    • 765User reviews
    • 471Critic reviews
    • 62Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 13 wins & 28 nominations total

    Videos16

    Greenband Version
    Trailer 2:31
    Greenband Version
    Ted: John Tries To Guess The Name Of Ted's Girlfriend
    Clip 0:44
    Ted: John Tries To Guess The Name Of Ted's Girlfriend
    Ted: John Tries To Guess The Name Of Ted's Girlfriend
    Clip 0:44
    Ted: John Tries To Guess The Name Of Ted's Girlfriend
    Ted: Lori Discovers Ted Hanging Out With Some Hookers
    Clip 0:26
    Ted: Lori Discovers Ted Hanging Out With Some Hookers
    Ted: John And Lori Have A Date With Ted And Tami-Lynn
    Clip 0:54
    Ted: John And Lori Have A Date With Ted And Tami-Lynn
    Ted: Lori Asks The Guys For A Beer
    Clip 0:37
    Ted: Lori Asks The Guys For A Beer
    Ted: Seth Macfarlane On The Technology Behind The Movie
    Featurette 0:48
    Ted: Seth Macfarlane On The Technology Behind The Movie

    Photos222

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    Mark Wahlberg
    Mark Wahlberg
    • John Bennett
    Mila Kunis
    Mila Kunis
    • Lori Collins
    Seth MacFarlane
    Seth MacFarlane
    • Ted
    • (voice)
    Joel McHale
    Joel McHale
    • Rex
    Giovanni Ribisi
    Giovanni Ribisi
    • Donny
    Patrick Warburton
    Patrick Warburton
    • Guy
    Matt Walsh
    Matt Walsh
    • Thomas
    Jessica Barth
    Jessica Barth
    • Tami-Lynn
    Aedin Mincks
    Aedin Mincks
    • Robert
    Bill Smitrovich
    Bill Smitrovich
    • Frank
    Patrick Stewart
    Patrick Stewart
    • Narrator
    • (voice)
    Norah Jones
    Norah Jones
    • Norah Jones
    Sam J. Jones
    Sam J. Jones
    • Sam Jones
    • (as Sam Jones)
    Tom Skerritt
    Tom Skerritt
    • Tom Skerritt
    Bretton Manley
    Bretton Manley
    • Young John
    • (as Brett Manley)
    Ralph Garman
    Ralph Garman
    • John's Dad
    Alex Borstein
    Alex Borstein
    • John's Mom
    John Viener
    John Viener
    • Alix
    • Director
      • Seth MacFarlane
    • Writers
      • Seth MacFarlane
      • Alec Sulkin
      • Wellesley Wild
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews765

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    7RealCJHopkins

    Fun watch!

    (Shortened summary in the bottom of the review)

    (Ted) is a fun watch giving a blend of Ace Ventura, The Mask and Coming to America vibes, but made 20 or something years later, which i think it does a ok job at, giving us something funny and stu#id where you can turn your brain completely off and have a fun time like you could with so many 80´s and 90´s comedies!!

    Though it could feel a little dull in the first 50 minutes of the movie, where i think the last chapter fully saved the movie making it a one time worth while watch.

    (7/10)

    Shortened summary: Fun original movie experience that gives you the 80´s comedy movie vibes which keeps you entertained enough to make it a good enough watch.
    7gaurav-ahm

    Loved the movie!

    I went for the advanced screening and didn't expect that much from the movie. I knew it would be a good comedy with R rated jokes and didn't know that it would be emotional too!

    My wife almost started crying in one scene and suddenly laughed like anything .. Story line is predictable but the main strength lies in dialog, acting and screenplay!

    I think people will enjoy this movie and I am already seeing after reading the other's review.

    I can only say that your money will not be waste and you will enjoy the movie!
    6pawanpunjabithewriter

    A Predictable, Enjoyable, Light-hearted Delight

    Ted has gained popularity in India due to its light and charming nature, earning a place on my watchlist for nearly a decade. Since it was leaving the OTT platform, I finally decided to indulge myself anticipating a great movie.

    It began promisingly. Mark Wahlberg's remarkable acting skills were evident, although this might not be his finest work. Mila Kunis was also appreciated in her role.

    The movie unfolds with a series of conflicts, but it becomes evident that these conflicts will arise between the protagonist and his relationship with his girlfriend considering there was a ted / the best friend. The predictable nature revolves around these conflicts with Ted eventually making up for them.

    The film provides light-hearted comedy, and Ted's character, with his crazy antics, adds a sense of enjoyment. However, the movie failed to meet my expectations, feeling rather average.

    In essence, Ted offers a fun and enjoyable experience, predominantly relying on comedy to entertain the audience. If you appreciate comedy, the film is likely to amuse you, but those seeking more substance may find it less engaging.
    7Ruskington

    X-Rated Paddington

    I think a lot of people miss the entire point of this film. The mere fact that it centres around a talking teddy bear should be a clue that this is just irreverent comedy and nothing more, yet it seems like many critics are aghast at its lack of seriousness and authenticity.

    Unlike most comedies made this century, Ted is actually funny. The gags are vulgar and often predictable but they are nonetheless very amusing and perfectly timed. And honestly, what more do you want? This is just a good piece of comic relief.

    On top of that, its a very slick looking film with great animation and a well-conceived score. My only real complaint is that Mark Wahlberg does not work as the hapless middle-aged failure. He is just too clean-cut too pull it off and its hard to buy into him being so tragic. I think this role would have been a perfect fit for Vince Vaughn who is much better at carrying off these type of characters.

    One of the few gross-out comedies that actually works. Don't take it seriously, just sit back and enjoy the sheer nihilistic ridiculousness of it all.
    8JoakzUy

    Fun.

    The movie is fun, especially for the humor it handles, which is quite strong at times.

    Ted is a teddy bear that came to life and was a success, all the channels wanted to interview him and everyone wanted a picture with him, but like everything, after a while people forget about him and Ted is no longer popular.

    The movie is entertaining, I recommend it.

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    Related interests

    Steve Martin and John Candy in Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987)
    Buddy Comedy
    Jim Carrey in Liar Liar (1997)
    High-Concept Comedy
    Mark Wahlberg and Seth MacFarlane in Ted 2 (2015)
    Raunchy Comedy
    Peter Sellers in Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964)
    Satire
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    Comedy

    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      At one point Ted makes a joke about his reaction to 9/11. Mark Wahlberg and Seth MacFarlane narrowly missed being on American Airlines Flight 11, one of the planes that hit the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. Wahlberg was booked on the flight, but decided to drive to New York City and fly to California later. MacFarlane arrived at the gate ten minutes late and was not allowed to board. He was sitting in the airport when he saw that his plane had hit the World Trade Center's North Tower.
    • Goofs
      When John answer's Ted's call while riding in the car with Lori, John holds his iPhone upside-down (as evidenced by the lock button and headphone jack) for nearly the entire conversation.
    • Quotes

      John: We have been dating for four years tomorrow.

      Ted: Fuck me! Nice!

      John: Let me ask you something. You don't think she's gonna be expecting something big, do you?

      Ted: What? Like anal?

    • Crazy credits
      At the start of the movie, the Universal 'planet earth' signature sequence appears, and the narration begins. As the narration continues, the camera zooms in to the logo, "Google Earth Style" eventually centering on the action in the young John Bennet's home town.
    • Alternate versions
      When the film proved to be a huge success in Germany, it was re-released in several cities with two different dubbings. One features Ted speaking with a Bavarian accent, the other has him speaking in Berlinerisch.
    • Connections
      Featured in Universal's Cinematic Spectacular: 100 Years of Movie Memories (2012)
    • Soundtracks
      Song For The Young Folk
      Written by Tommy Newsom (as Thomas Newsom)

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 29, 2012 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Japanese
      • Ukrainian
    • Also known as
      • Teddy Bear
    • Filming locations
      • Esplanade, Boston, Massachusetts, USA(Norah Jones concert)
    • Production companies
      • Universal Pictures
      • Media Rights Capital (MRC)
      • Fuzzy Door Productions
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $50,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $218,815,487
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $54,415,205
      • Jul 1, 2012
    • Gross worldwide
      • $549,368,315
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 46m(106 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • SDDS
      • Datasat
      • Dolby Digital
      • Dolby Atmos
      • Dolby Surround 7.1
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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