When lonely Boston kid John Bennett (Bretton Manley) wishes for his teddy bear to come to life, it's to his - and the world's - surprise that his wish comes true.
However, 27 years on, Ted (Seth MacFarlane) is still best friends with John (Mark Wahlberg), and the hard-living soft toy has turned his owner into an immature, weed-smoking slacker. John's exasperated girlfriend Lori (Mila Kunis) thinks it's time for him to grow up and tell Ted to get stuffed. But how will Ted fare in the world alone, and will John finally flourish without his fuzzy friend?
While its distinctive central premise is refreshing, Ted will no doubt appeal to fans of Family Guy, with its boisterous, cynical humour and Seth MacFarlane's irrepressible voice work bringing to mind his long-running animated series. However, a gag-packed script, likeable performances and moments of real heart have given Ted a broader appeal that could see him make a rapid return to the big screen.
Ted is a Film programme that first aired in 2012 and has been classified a 15 certificate.
