Shrek 2
Seen it?2004 | 92 min | Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Romance
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It made about 6 times its budget, it earned strong reviews (89% on Rotten Tomatoes) and audiences rate it highly (7.3 out of 10). A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics, anyone who wants a laugh and fantasy fans. If you loved Shrek or Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 32 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
Happily ever after never seemed so far far away when a trip to meet the in-laws turns into a hilariously twisted adventure for Shrek and Fiona. With the help of ever-faithful Donkey, Shrek takes on the potion-brewing Fairy Godmother, pompous Prince Charming, and infamous ogre-killer Puss In Boots.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
89% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesStrong
7.3 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 1 Oscar, 1 BAFTA and 1 Critics' Choice Award.
- Box office & staying powerVery strong
$933 million worldwide on a $150 million budget; spent 8 weeks in Netflix's global Top 10; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 525K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Conrad Vernon, Kelly Asbury, Andrew Adamson
- Mike MyersShrek (voice)
- Eddie MurphyDonkey (voice)
- Cameron DiazPrincess Fiona (voice)
- Julie AndrewsQueen Lillian (voice)
- Antonio BanderasPuss in Boots (voice)
- John CleeseKing Harold (voice)
- Rupert EverettPrince Charming (voice)
- Jennifer SaundersFairy Godmother (voice)
- Larry KingUgly Stepsister (voice)
- Aron WarnerWolf (voice)