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In 1936 the book, The Story of Ferdinand, was published. Two years later, Disney turned it into an Oscar-winning short film. Now, the beloved story has gotten its first major movie adaptation.

You won’t be surprised to learn that “Ferdinand,” the new animated feature based on the beloved 1936 children’s book, manages to find a way to put the titular bull into a literal china ...

But the movie's true standout is Kate McKinnon ("Saturday Night Live," 2016's "Ghostbusters") as Lupe the Goat, who is Ferdinand's life coach and wingman.

Ferdinand still ends up in the bullring, where, in the film’s touching finale, his peaceful nature triumphs over all. The movie ends up right where the book does, but after a longer trip.

In 1936 the book, The Story of Ferdinand, was published. Two years later, Disney turned it into an Oscar-winning short film. Now, the beloved story has gotten its first major movie adaptation.