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Shrek 2 (2004)

PG  93 min  -  Animation | Adventure | Comedy   -  19 May 2004 (USA)
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Princess Fiona's parents invite her and Shrek to dinner to celebrate her marriage. If only they knew the newlyweds were both ogres.

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William Steig (book), Andrew Adamson (story), and 9 more credits »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Mike Myers ...
Shrek (voice)
Eddie Murphy ...
Donkey (voice)
Cameron Diaz ...
Princess Fiona (voice)
Julie Andrews ...
Queen (voice)
Antonio Banderas ...
Puss In Boots (voice)
John Cleese ...
King (voice)
Rupert Everett ...
Prince Charming (voice)
Jennifer Saunders ...
Fairy Godmother (voice)
Aron Warner ...
Wolf (voice)
Kelly Asbury ...
Cody Cameron Cody Cameron ...
Pinocchio / Three Pigs (voice)
Conrad Vernon Conrad Vernon ...
Gingerbread Man / Cedric / Announcer / Muffin Man / Mongo (voice)
Christopher Knights Christopher Knights ...
Blind Mouse (voice)
David P. Smith David P. Smith ...
Herald / Man with Box (voice)
Mark Moseley ...
Mirror / Dresser (voice)
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Storyline

Shrek has rescued Princess Fiona, got married, and now is time to meet the parents. Shrek, Fiona and Donkey set off to Far, Far Away to meet Fiona's mother and father. But not everyone is happy. Shrek and the King find it hard to get along, and there's tension in the marriage. It's not just the family who are unhappy. Prince Charming returns from a failed attempt at rescuing Fiona, and works alongside his mother, the Fairy Godmother, to try and find a way to get Shrek away from Fiona. Written by Film_Fan  

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Plot Keywords:

Princess | Ogre | King | Prince | Honeymoon  | See more »

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In summer 2004, they're back for more.... See more »

Genres:

Animation | Adventure | Comedy | Family | Fantasy

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for some crude humor, a brief substance reference and some suggestive content See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Шрек 2 See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$150,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$108,037,878 (USA) (23 May 2004) (4163 Screens)

Gross:

$919,838,758 (Worldwide) (25 November 2011)
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Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

When Shrek, Fiona and Donkey first enter Far Far Away, the camera pans over a distinctive Far Far Away sign at street level (as opposed to the huge one in the hills that resembles the "Hollywood" sign). The street-level sign is an obvious parody of the official "Beverly Hills" sign that welcomes visitors as they enter the city via certain boulevards. The sign is also used as the official city logo. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When Fiona first sees her diary, after Shrek has looked at it, it is open in the middle. When she first picks it up, it is open at the beginning of the book. In the final shot, it is open at the end of the book. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Prince Charming: Once upon a time, in a kingdom far, far away, the king and queen were blessed with a beautiful baby girl, and throughout the land everyone was happy, until the sun went down, and they saw that their daughter was cursed with a frightful enchantment that took hold each and every night...
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Crazy Credits

In Memory of William Steig 1907-2003 See more »

Connections

Referenced in Bob & Tom Radio: The Comedy Tour (2006) See more »

Soundtracks

"Holding Out for a Hero"
(1984)
Written by Dean Pitchford & Jim Steinman
Performed by Jennifer Saunders
Arranged and Produced by Harry Gregson-Williams
Co-Produced by Paul Oakenfold See more »