<Tr> <Th> Budget </Th> <Td> $51 million </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Box office </Th> <Td> $549.4 million </Td> </Tr> <P> Ted is a 2012 American buddy comedy film directed by Seth MacFarlane in his feature film directorial debut . The screenplay by MacFarlane, Alec Sulkin, and Wellesley Wild is from MacFarlane's story . The film stars MacFarlane, Mark Wahlberg, Mila Kunis, and with Joel McHale and Giovanni Ribisi in supporting roles, with MacFarlane providing the voice of the title character . The film tells the story of John Bennett, a Boston native whose childhood wish brings his teddy bear friend Ted to life . However, in adulthood, Ted prevents John and his love interest Lori Collins from moving on with their lives . </P> <P> The film is MacFarlane's feature - length directorial debut, produced by Media Rights Capital and distributed by Universal Pictures . It was the twelfth - highest - grossing film of 2012 and received an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song . </P>

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