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Ted
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Seth MacFarlane. With Mark Wahlberg, Mila Kunis, Seth MacFarlane.
6.5/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT 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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6.5/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTJohn 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…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Ted.
MoviHero lists June 29, 2012 as the release date for Ted. Seth MacFarlane is the listed director. The listed cast includes Mark Wahlberg as John Bennett, Mila Kunis as Lori Collins, Seth MacFarlane as Ted (voice), Joel McHale as Rex. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateJune 29, 2012
GenresComedy · Fantasy
Runtime1h 47m
DirectorSeth MacFarlane
CastMark Wahlberg as John Bennett, Mila Kunis as Lori Collins, Seth MacFarlane as Ted (voice), Joel McHale as Rex
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 6.5/10 from 13,622 votes. Updated Nov 4, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing6/10
Emotional Impact6/10
Mind-Bending3/10
Scary1/10
Violence3/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required3/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“Great watch, will watch again, and do recommend.”
Viewer reaction
“Ted is THE poster child for the fact that every great concept doesn't automatically become a guaranteed winning project once it leaves the drawing board.”
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“Gerade in der Originalfassung ist „Ted“ ein anarchischer Spaß.”
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CAST & CREW
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherTami-LynnTami-Lynn runs from Ted to Ted 2 with Jessica Barth carrying the role across 2 films.Open character guide otherDonnyDonny runs from Ted to Ted 2 with Giovanni Ribisi carrying the role across 2 films.Open character guide otherFrankFrank runs from Ted to Ted 2 with Bill Smitrovich carrying the role across 2 films.Open character guide otherGuyGuy runs from Ted to Ted 2 with Patrick Warburton carrying the role across 2 films.Open character guide voiceTedTed runs from Ted to Ted 2 with Seth MacFarlane carrying the role across 2 films.Open character guide otherJohn BennettJohn Bennett appears in Ted (2012).Open character guide otherLori CollinsLori Collins appears in Ted (2012).Open character guide otherRexRex appears in Ted (2012).Open character guide
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