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Shrek the Third (2007)

PG 93 min  -  Animation | Adventure | Comedy  -   18 May 2007 (USA)
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When his new father-in-law, King Harold falls ill, Shrek is looked at as the heir to the land of Far, Far Away. Not one to give up his beloved swamp, Shrek recruits his friends Donkey and Puss in Boots to install the rebellious Artie as the new king. Princess Fiona, however, rallies a band of royal girlfriends to fend off a coup d'etat by the jilted Prince Charming.

Directors:

Chris Miller, Raman Hui

Writers:

William Steig (book), Andrew Adamson (story), and 13 more credits »
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Shrek the Third -- When his new father-in-law, King Harold falls ill, Shrek is looked at as the heir to the land of Far, Far Away. Not one to give up his beloved swamp, Shrek recruits his friends Donkey and Puss in Boots to install the rebellious Artie as the new king. Prin Shrek the Third -- Clip: No One Will Stand In My Way Shrek the Third -- Behind The Scenes: Murphy As Donkey
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Mike Myers ...
Shrek (voice)
Eddie Murphy ...
Donkey (voice)
Cameron Diaz ...
Princess Fiona (voice)
Antonio Banderas ...
Puss in Boots (voice)
Julie Andrews ...
Queen (voice)
John Cleese ...
King (voice)
Rupert Everett ...
Prince Charming (voice)
Eric Idle ...
Merlin (voice)
Justin Timberlake ...
Artie (voice)
Susanne Blakeslee ...
Evil Queen (voice)
Cody Cameron Cody Cameron ...
Pinocchio / Three Pigs (voice)
Larry King ...
Doris (voice)
Christopher Knights Christopher Knights ...
Blind Mice / Heckler / Evil Tree #2 / Guard #2 (voice)
John Krasinski ...
Lancelot (voice)
Ian McShane ...
Captain Hook (voice)
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Storyline

When Fiona's father and King of Far Far Away passes away, the clumsy Shrek becomes the immediate successor of the throne. However, Shrek decides to find the legitimate heir Artie in a distant kingdom with his friends Donkey and Puss in Boots to be able return to his beloved house in the swamp with the pregnant Fiona. Meanwhile, the envious and ambitious Prince Charming joins the villains of the fairytales plotting a coup d'état to become the new king. Written by Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Shrek | King | Donkey | Prince | Princess  | See more »

Taglines:

For the funniest happily ever after. See more »

Genres:

Animation | Adventure | Comedy | Family | Fantasy

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for some crude humor, suggestive content and swashbuckling action See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Shrek 3 See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$160,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$121,629,270 (USA) (20 May 2007) (4122 Screens)

Gross:

$798,958,162 (Worldwide) (25 November 2011)
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Sound Mix:

SDDS  | Dolby Digital  | DTS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

As Artie is giving his speech when leaving his school, he says he's "building his city on rock and roll". This is a modified line in reference to and taken from rock band Starship's hit "We Built This City". The actual line in the song goes "We built this city on rock and roll." See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When the villains are rehearsing for the show, Charming is wearing pink leg warmers. When he leaves the rehearsal and walks into his dressing room, the leg warmers are gone. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Prince Charming: Onward, Chauncey! To the highest room of the tallest tower, where my princess awaits rescue by the handsome Prince Charming!
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Crazy Credits

During the beginning of the credits, Donkey and Puss dance and sing "Thank You (Falletin Me Be Mice Elf Again)" while they and the ogre triplets interact with the actors' names, which are in the shape of sticks, stitched onto stuffed animals, hung from a mobile, etc. See more »

Connections

Referenced in "Dance Academy: Fairest and Best (#1.19)" (2010) See more »

Soundtracks

"Do You Remember Rock 'N' Roll Radio?"
Written by Dee Dee Ramone (as Douglas Colvin), Johnny Ramone (as John Cummings) & Joey Ramone (as Jeff Hyman)
Performed by Ramones
Courtesy of Sire Records
By Arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing See more »