Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Mild
- irreverent
- raunchy
- witty
- holiday movie night
- friends night
What critics said
Critics generally found the high-concept premise and comic performances entertaining, though the film's crude humor and uneven script limited its impact.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
John's Christmas wish brings his teddy bear Ted to life, and the bear remains his closest friend into adulthood.
Ted's teddy-bear appearance clashes with his crude behavior, drinking, insults, and inappropriate conduct.
John must decide whether to preserve his lifelong bond with Ted or prioritize his relationship with Lori.
The Christmas miracle and wish-fulfilled teddy bear setup are paired with R-rated comedy and adult subject matter.
Films like Ted, and why
The Hangover
Shares an adult-oriented fantasy premise, crude buddy comedy, and tension between arrested adolescence and romantic commitment.
Forgetting Sarah Marshall
Combines raunchy humor, relationship conflict, and a disruptive unconventional companion within a mainstream studio comedy.
Liar Liar
Shares a magical premise, romantic stakes, and broad comedy built around an emotionally immature protagonist.
Movie Details
- Director
- Seth MacFarlane
- Release Date
- 2012-06-29
- Runtime
- 107 min
- Rating
- 6.5 / 10 (13500)
Cast
- Mark Wahlberg
- Mila Kunis
- Seth MacFarlane
- Joel McHale
- Giovanni Ribisi
- Patrick Warburton
- Matt Walsh
- Jessica Barth
- Aedin Mincks
- Bill Smitrovich
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Ted about?
- A wish-come-true teddy bear becomes the hilariously profane obstacle to one man's attempt at growing up and sustaining a serious relationship.
- What is Ted like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Ted as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Ted violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Ted as mild.
- What did critics think of Ted?
- Critics generally found the high-concept premise and comic performances entertaining, though the film's crude humor and uneven script limited its impact.
- Which films are like Ted?
- Films with a similar feel include The Hangover, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, and Liar Liar.
- How long is Ted?
- Ted runs 107 minutes.
- Where can I watch Ted?
- In United States, Ted is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
