Ferdinand the Bull (1938)

In the sun-drenched meadows of Spain, where glory is often found in the thrumming heat of the bullfighting arena, resides young Ferdinand. Unlike his peers, who relentlessly train their horns and hooves for the majestic battles in Madrid's esteemed bullfights, Ferdinand harbours an unconventional aspiration. He is a burly bull with the heart of a poet, one who prefers to luxuriate under the shade of his beloved cork tree, letting the sweet aroma of flowers fill his nostrils, rather than engage in head-to-head combat with his fellow calves. However, fate plays a humorous trick on our gentle giant. One fateful day, while enjoying his serene solitude, Ferdinand accidentally sits on a bumblebee. This unforeseen incident triggers a wild frenzy, turning our peaceful Ferdinand into a tempest of thrashing horns and thrumming hooves, devastating everything within his path. This spectacle of raw power and uncontrolled rage convinces everyone that Ferdinand is a formidable force, a bull of unparalleled might, worthy of challenging a matador in the glorious bullfighting arena. Selected for the grand spectacle, Ferdinand finds himself in the heart of the arena, with the crowd's anticipation swelling around him. But when a lady in the audience tosses a bouquet of flowers to the matador, our unconventional hero is once again captivated, not by the prospect of battle, but by the intoxicating scent of the blooms. Will Ferdinand rise to the expectations of his captivated audience and embrace the role of a fearsome bull, or will he stay true to his peaceful, flower-loving nature? This heartwarming tale of Ferdinand, the Bull, is a testament to staying true to oneself, even when the world expects otherwise.

Ferdinand the Bull is an animation movie featuring Milt Kahl and directed by Dick Rickard.

Ferdinand the Bull is currently streaming on Disney Plus.