Shrek Forever After
“It ain't ogre... til it's ogre.”
Synopsis
A midlife-crisis burdened Shrek, longing for the days of when he felt like a real ogre, makes a pact with magic deal-maker Rumpelstiltskin. But when he's duped and sent to a twisted version of Far Far Away—where Rumpelstiltskin is king, ogres are hunted, and he and Fiona have never met—he sets out to restore his world and reclaim his true love.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2010-05-03
Top Cast
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Mike Myers
Shrek (voice)
Eddie Murphy
Donkey (voice)
Cameron Diaz
Princess Fiona (voice)
Antonio Banderas
Puss in Boots (voice)
Walt Dohrn
Rumpelstiltskin / Priest / Krekraw Ogre (voice)
Julie Andrews
Queen Lillian (voice)
John Cleese
King Harold (voice)
Jon Hamm
Brogan (voice)
Jane Lynch
Gretched (voice)
Craig Robinson
Cookie (voice)
Lake Bell
Patrol Witch / Wagon Witch #2 (voice)
Larry King
Doris (voice)
Kathy Griffin
Dancing Witch / Wagon Witch #1 (voice)
Mary Kay Place
Guard Witch (voice)
Kristen Schaal
Pumpkin Witch / Palace Witch (voice)
Meredith Vieira
Broomsy Witch (voice)
Ryan Seacrest
Father of Butter Pants (voice)
Cody Cameron
Pinocchio / Three Pigs (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 16, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 7, 2010
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$165M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$752.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.56x
+$587.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mike Mitchell
- Screenplay & Story
- Josh Klausner, Darren Lemke, William Steig, Walt Dohrn, Andrew Adamson, Ted Elliott, Terry Rossio, Roger S.H. Schulman, Joe Stillman, Ryan Harris
- Original Score
- Harry Gregson-Williams
- Original Title
- Shrek Forever After
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Budget
- $165M
- Worldwide Gross
- $752.6M
- Production Studios
- DreamWorks Animation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mike Mitchell
Josh Klausner, Darren Lemke, William Steig, Walt Dohrn, Andrew Adamson, Ted Elliott, Terry Rossio, Roger S.H. Schulman, Joe Stillman, Ryan Harris
Harry Gregson-Williams
Nick Fletcher
Gina Shay, Teresa Cheng, Aron Warner, Andrew Adamson, John H. Williams
Department Leadership Roster
Mike Mitchell
Director
Josh Klausner
Writer
Darren Lemke
Writer
Gina Shay
Producer
Teresa Cheng
Producer
Harry Gregson-Williams
Original Music Composer
Nick Fletcher
Editor
Peter Zaslav
Production Design
Doug Cooper
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
General — Suitable for all ages.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shrek Forever After
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Shrek Forever After about?
A midlife-crisis burdened Shrek, longing for the days of when he felt like a real ogre, makes a pact with magic deal-maker Rumpelstiltskin. But when he's duped and sent to a twisted version of Far Far Away—where Rumpelstiltskin is king, ogres are hunted, and he and Fiona have never met—he sets out to restore his world and reclaim his true love.
Who directed Shrek Forever After?
Shrek Forever After was directed by Mike Mitchell.
Who stars in Shrek Forever After?
The principal cast of Shrek Forever After includes Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, Antonio Banderas, Walt Dohrn.
When was Shrek Forever After released and how long is it?
Shrek Forever After was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
What was the box office and production budget of Shrek Forever After?
Shrek Forever After had a reported production budget of $165M and grossed $752.6M at the worldwide box office (4.56 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Shrek Forever After?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Shrek Forever After was composed by Harry Gregson-Williams.
Is Shrek Forever After based on a book or true story?
Shrek Forever After is adapted from the following source material: Book: "William Steig", Characters: "Andrew Adamson", Characters: "Ted Elliott", Characters: "Terry Rossio", Characters: "Roger S.H. Schulman", Characters: "Joe Stillman".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Shrek Forever After?
Shrek Forever After holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).