Ted (2012)
Seth MacFarlane's boundary-pushing comedy about a man, his living teddy bear, and the price of never growing up.
Ted - Movie Information
- Original Title: Ted
- Release Year: 2012
- Directed by: Seth MacFarlane
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Comedy, Fantasy
- Age Rating (US): R
- Runtime: 1h 47m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- Release Date (Theatrical): June 29, 2012 (Canada - 14A), June 29, 2012 (United States - R), August 1, 2012 (United Kingdom - 15), August 1, 2012 (Germany - 16), October 10, 2012 (France - TP), July 11, 2012 (New Zealand - PG), July 5, 2012 (Australia - MA15+), October 5, 2012 (Brazil - 16), September 28, 2012 (Mexico - B-15), October 5, 2012 (Italy - VM14), August 10, 2012 (Spain - 16), September 27, 2012 (South Korea - 19)
- Alternative Titles: تد (IR), 贱熊30 (CN), Третій зайвий (UA), テッド：2012 (JP), Ayı Teddy (TR), Macík (SK), Méďa (CZ), Ted 1 (CA)
- Production Companies: Universal Pictures, MRC, Fuzzy Door Productions, Bluegrass Films, Smart Entertainment
- Production Countries: United States of America
Ted - Plot
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 or his girlfriend, Lori.
Ted - Trailer
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Ted - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Seth MacFarlane
Main Cast
- Mark Wahlberg
- Mila Kunis
- Seth MacFarlane
- Joel McHale
- Giovanni Ribisi
- Patrick Warburton
- Matt Walsh
- Jessica Barth
- Aedin Mincks
- Bill Smitrovich
Writers
- Seth MacFarlane
- Alec Sulkin
- Wellesley Wild
Producers
- John Jacobs
- Jason Clark
- Seth MacFarlane
- Scott Stuber
Ted - FAQs
Where can you stream Ted (2012) online?
Ted (2012) is available to stream on Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus. It can also be rented or purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Availability may vary by region.
Who voices Ted the bear in the movie?
Seth MacFarlane, who also directed and co-wrote the film, provides the voice of Ted. MacFarlane used a thick Boston accent for the character, drawing on his experience voicing animated characters in Family Guy to bring the foul-mouthed teddy bear to life.
Who are the main actors in Ted?
Ted stars Mark Wahlberg as John Bennett, Mila Kunis as his girlfriend Lori Collins, and Seth MacFarlane as the voice of Ted. The supporting cast includes Joel McHale, Giovanni Ribisi, Patrick Warburton, Matt Walsh, Jessica Barth, and cameos from Sam J. Jones and Norah Jones.
Is Ted (2012) based on a true story?
No, Ted is not based on a true story. It is an original concept created by Seth MacFarlane, Alec Sulkin, and Wellesley Wild. The premise — a boy's wish brings his teddy bear to life — is entirely fictional, though it draws on universal themes of friendship and growing up.
What is Ted (2012) about?
Ted follows John Bennett, a Boston man whose childhood wish magically brought his teddy bear to life. Now in his thirties, John must navigate his relationship with girlfriend Lori while remaining best friends with the crude, party-loving Ted. Critics praised its sharp humor and the chemistry between Wahlberg and MacFarlane.
What is the age rating for Ted (2012)?
Ted is rated R in the United States for crude and sexual content, pervasive language, some drug use, and brief nudity. It is rated 15 in the UK, 16 in Germany and Spain, MA15+ in Australia, and 19 in South Korea. It is not suitable for young audiences.
How long is Ted (2012)?
Ted has a runtime of 1 hour and 47 minutes (107 minutes). The film moves at a brisk pace, blending comedy set pieces with a surprisingly heartfelt storyline about friendship and the challenges of growing up and prioritizing adult responsibilities.
Did Ted (2012) perform well at the box office?
Ted was a massive box office success. Made on a budget of approximately $50 million, it earned over $549 million worldwide, making it one of the highest-grossing R-rated comedies of all time. Its success led to a sequel, Ted 2, released in 2015.
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