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MOVIE DECISION GUIDE

Ted

2012 · 1h 47m · Comedy · Fantasy

MOVIHERO READ

Steady fantasy with a balanced watch profile. Best if you want relationships—not spectacle—to carry the emotional stakes.

80/100
WORTH IT

WHAT IT'S ABOUT

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.

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80/100
WORTH IT
WORTH ITJohn 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…

MAKE THE CALL

Does this belong in your night?

A decision, not a review. Choose the kind of night you want and keep your queue honest.

BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY

Is Ted right for tonight?

Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.

How much time should I set aside?

Ted runs 1h 47m. Allow extra time for breaks.

Is it slow or fast?

The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 6/10: a middle-ground pace.

Is it a good choice when I am tired?

The attention estimate is 3/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.

How emotionally intense is it?

The emotional-impact estimate is 6/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.

WHY THIS MIGHT BE FOR YOU

01The setup points to a relationship-driven story with romance at its center
02A manageable 107-minute runtime and a fairly steady watch with good forward movement define the practical movie-night fit
03Its 6.5/10 TMDB audience score across 13,459 votes gives the recommendation a meaningful crowd signal

QUICK DECISION GUIDE

Know the watch before you press play.

A fast read on the experience, then the reasons this movie may or may not fit your night.

01Pacing6/10
02Emotional Impact6/10
03Mind-Bending3/10
04Scary1/10
05Violence3/10
06Rewatchability6/10

PERFECT IF

01you want the emotional stakes to come from a relationship rather than spectacle
02you want a fairly steady watch with good forward movement
03you want a manageable 107-minute runtime

THINK TWICE IF

01you are not looking for a relationship-centered movie
02you want a very different pacing profile tonight
03you want a more plot-first watch with less emphasis on relationships

MOVIHERO AUDIENCE VERDICT

Was it worth your time?

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MOVIHERO EDITORIAL

Should you watch Ted?

Ted belongs in your night if you want the emotional stakes to come from a relationship rather than spectacle. It is a fairly steady watch with good forward movement, with a manageable 107-minute runtime, and the Watch Profile puts attention at 3/10 and emotional impact at 6/10. The overall profile gives it a solid case when that experience matches your mood.

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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE

Watch Profile

Seven signals for the experience itself — from the pace of the night to how much attention it asks from you.

Pacing6/10
Emotional Impact6/10
Mind-Bending3/10
Scary1/10
Violence3/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required3/10
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CAST & CREW

The people who make it land.

Seth MacFarlane portrait
Seth MacFarlaneDirector
Mark Wahlberg portrait
Mark WahlbergJohn Bennett
Mila Kunis portrait
Mila KunisLori Collins
Seth MacFarlane portrait
Seth MacFarlaneTed (voice)
Joel McHale portrait
Joel McHaleRex
Giovanni Ribisi portrait
Giovanni RibisiDonny
Patrick Warburton portrait
Patrick WarburtonGuy
Matt Walsh portrait
Matt WalshThomas
Jessica Barth portrait
Jessica BarthTami-Lynn
Aedin Mincks portrait
Aedin MincksRobert